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Hospitals these days are commonly implementing advanced technologies that were rarely utilized nearly a decade ago. Out of these devices and equipment that are used to enhance the performance and effectiveness of the healthcare facility, synchronized hospital clocks have become commonplace in providing the accurate time displays that doctors, nurses…

In a rapidly evolving world, with new technology constantly emerging, it is imperative that schools, hospitals and other facilities remain as up to date as possible. One step that will help keep your facility from falling behind is the elapsed timer from Sapling for your digital clock. This simple device…

Very commonly, a hospital will be comprised of more than just one or two buildings. Well known hospitals such as CHOP in Philadelphia or John Hopkins in Baltimore have their main centralized buildings, and also are surrounded by multiple other buildings—creating the campus setting. These other buildings usually consist of…

Try and imagine your workday without your accurate hospital clocks. Maybe you’re a nurse or doctor, or even an intern who doesn’t work full shifts. Regardless of your position at your healthcare facility, chances are your work life would change dramatically if your synchronized hospital clocks one day were no…

In the United States, there are many healthcare facilities that still do not have synchronized hospital clocks. Often times, battery-operated clocks or clocks that plug into the wall are bought from thrift or department stores are hanging up around the hospital. Each one of those clocks has a different time…

Is your healthcare facility falling behind in the technology department? Do you walk into other hospitals or nursing homes and see miniscule, but notable upgrades in the equipment these places use that your facility doesn’t? There is a common issue among healthcare facilities around the country where the most up-to-date…

Like any industry out there, healthcare facilities need accurate time to function properly. Installing hospital clocks in these facilities is a given. Whether you are in the cafeteria, an emergency room or doctor’s office, clocks can usually be seen just about anywhere in a hospital. There are several reasons why…

When putting synchronized hospital clocks into operation, healthcare facilities often find themselves consumed with the duty of choosing where those clocks should go. While this may seem like an easy task, administrators as well as facility managers, architects, and engineers all must carefully consider every room and area of a…

When you think of a master clock, what may come to mind is the enormous, rack mounted server rooms full of highly accurate time distributing equipment that only a military or space station would find useful. You may ask yourself, who else would need such accurate time in their facility?…

The expansion of wireless solutions across the country in schools as well as hospitals is no coincidence. Because of their low cost and reliability, wireless products have reached a pinnacle in their application of these various facilities, and by no means is the wireless clock system left out of the…

Ever wonder why your local hospital is considered so reliable in your community? A good place to look would be on the walls inside the building. Look at the clocks and see if they are accurate from patient rooms to emergency rooms to lobbies and hallways. Take note of whether…

As most of us know, emergency situations are virtually an everyday occurrence in healthcare institutions. Unfortunately, these unexpected situations often arise in the form of complications for both sound and at-risk patients. “Code Blue” situations, for instance, are unnerving experiences for doctors and patients alike. In the medical field, Code…

Detroit, Michigan – a city notorious for their impact in the automotive industry, and becoming increasingly popular in the health services sector, will be hosting a number of infrastructural changes in the near future. One of the nation’s larger urban medical centers, the Detroit Medical Center (DMC) has announced a…

As the summer heat dwindles through September and October and the leaves start to change color, the workforce of America is always reminded that they will soon be experiencing a particular change in their daily routine.  While it is getting colder outside, the weather is not the particular change we’re…

Hospitals, doctor’s offices and other health facilities are facing a growing pressure to raise the standards of the health services that the healthcare industry provides.  Many of these new goals depend heavily on advanced time keeping solutions to achieve success. If your facility has not been updated to better function…

Large facilities such as hospitals or schools very commonly run off of one synchronized clock system. These sites most likely installed the system to gain the benefits of having a reliable time source. However, if systems are set up only to tell the time, facilities could be missing out on…

In the modern healthcare industry, medical services are on the rise as more and more scientific discoveries are found each day. Accordingly, there is a growing need in recording and tracking time-sensitive materials in this field. Modern technological advances have made overwhelming time information simple to record and easy to…