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Transforming Clinical Asset Ecosystem: A Case Study of Parkland Health
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Device Management Platforms
Applicable Industries
- Electronics
- National Security & Defense
Applicable Functions
- Maintenance
- Procurement
Use Cases
- Cybersecurity
- Tamper Detection
Services
- Cybersecurity Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Parkland Health, a renowned healthcare institution, was facing several challenges in managing its clinical asset ecosystem. The existing data validity was not meeting the requirements of the Clinical Engineering (CE) and Information Security (IS) teams. The existing workflows were not aligned with the strategic vision of the leadership. The institution was unable to dynamically update their computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), which was crucial for efficient asset management. There were significant change-management hurdles between isolated teams, which were hindering the smooth execution of projects. Moreover, Parkland had allocated an insufficient budget to maintain project momentum and meet all expected outcomes.
The Customer
Parkland Health
About The Customer
Parkland Health is a highly recognized healthcare institution, known for its excellence in various healthcare domains. It has been awarded as one of the nation’s “Most Wired™ Hospitals.” The institution is known for its innovative approach towards healthcare delivery and has been leading various projects aimed at transforming their connected asset management practices. The leadership of the Clinical Engineering (CE) department at Parkland Health has been instrumental in driving these changes, with a focus on integrating and data-driven approach to asset and cybersecurity risk management.
The Solution
Parkland Health selected Medigate as their Healthcare IoT security and data partner after a thorough evaluation. They deployed Medigate’s Core Visibility, Insights, and Anomaly Detection platform and enabled their Clinical Device Efficiency module. This solution provided a dynamic interconnection with their CMMS system, enabling an active record of truth. Advanced use-cases became achievable, allowing Parkland to accelerate its implementation timelines. The integration with their CMMS and cybersecurity tools improved overall device security. Through more efficient utilization of clinical and radiological devices, Parkland was able to avoid large-scale capital expenditures.
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