Getting tablet computer storage right at Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Birmingham

Case Study, Smart Health

September 23, 2019

In many hospitals, tablet computers are now an indispensable part of delivering excellent care. They may be used to record vital signs data, to identify when a patient’s condition is deteriorating and intervene promptly, or to access records. In such an environment, it is critical to ensure devices remain charged, so that clinicians can access information as and when they need it. But it’s equally important to ensure that devices are kept safe when not in use, with patient data hidden from sight and in no danger of being accessed maliciously.

At Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Birmingham, these are challenges that have been solved through the introduction of purpose-built storage units. There are now 10 Lyte Wall units from LapCabby installed throughout the hospital, ensuring devices remain fully charged and encrypted at all times. Each has a key pad entry locking system to enable staff to access devices quickly and easily, and extra air vents to ensure devices remain cool. This removes the need for a fan, which can present problems from an infection prevention and control perspective.

To learn more about the solution – which was specifically designed for the hospital by LapCabby, in collaboration with hospital staff – download the case study.