iPads Not Quite Ready for Doctor Use
Doctors from Adventist Health System (AHS) were early adopters of the iPad, but the device is proving to be a security challenges for hospital IT departments. At AHS, ToughBooks and other tablet devices are centrally managed; however, iPads cannot be secured in the same way.
To cope with iPad’s lack of security, AHS corporate data security officer Sharon Finney created a “sandbox” network, Network World reports. This network has limited functionality and access so that hospital iPad use is more secure.
Also, several applications regularly used in AHS hospitals from companies like Citrix and Cerner are not yet available on the iPad. Doctors are using visual desktop solutions to get around this limitation while they wait for the companies to release mobile applications.
Related Articles:
If you appreciated this article and want to receive more valuable industry content like this, click here to sign up for our FREE digital newsletters!
Related Content
Leading in Turbulent Times: Effective Campus Public Safety Leadership for the 21st Century
This new webcast will discuss how campus public safety leaders can effectively incorporate Clery Act, Title IX, customer service, “helicopter” parents, emergency notification, town-gown relationships, brand management, Greek Life, student recruitment, faculty, and more into their roles and develop the necessary skills to successfully lead their departments. Register today to attend this free webcast!
