Hospital Integrates Remote, Real-Time Monitoring Data from Isolation Unit

摘要

The pervasiveness of infectious diseases is compelling hospitals to build isolation units, which requires the redesign of workflows, visualization of monitoring data beyond the bedside, and integration of data from all sources in the unit into the electronic health record (EHR). A case example from Texas Children's Hospital (TCH) in Houston illustrates the challenges of meeting these demands. This article describes the solution that was realized as part of the case experience and offers guidance on how to build a similar unit; enable remote, real-time monitoring; and ensure that all necessary data integrate into the EHR.