The Advantages of Wireless Technologies

• Can reduce costs i.e. cables do not need to be installed; wireless media is essentially free.

• Increase efficiencies: hospitals are routinely applying wireless solutions for patient monitoring, data collection and enhanced communication.

• Health professionals can automate functions and shift their practice into other areas of increased complexity, responsibility and caring which will have positive impact in the nature of the work.

• Makes important information more readily and widely available. ie) Paramedics can send cardiac images and data directly to cardiologists, reducing wait time to treatment.

• More mobile and portable.

• Allows for employee flexibility and represents a cost savings for the employer (less overhead, travel time, vehicle emissions).

• Promotes self-care, shared care and wellness which ultimately reduces demands our the health care system (Hamilton & Rupp, 2007).