Health Care Solutions

The healthcare industry is a massive part of the economy with many challenges. It is also a prime opportunity for the deployment of digital signage solutions as part of the solution. Digital sign systems can help patients find their way around some of the complex in-patient hospitals and health centers where the sheer number of wings and buildings can be daunting. In addition, these devices offer education and entertainment when they reach their specialist out-patient destination or physician's office. In short, digital signage makes a major difference.

For wayfinding, this may be as simple as making sure that all signs are clear and point in the correct direction. But for the large, busy health centers, the clear solution is to embrace the latest technology.

Many signs currently on the market can do much more than simply point health center visitors in the right direction. They are all capable of displaying a full map of the complex or building. Interactive kiosks can provide touchscreen controls to zoom in and out of where the user is located. In fact, location-specific signs can determine that information automatically, saving a great deal of hassle. This is certainly preferably to the "You Are Here" stickers often found on traditional maps.

In addition to offering directions, digital signage systems are an excellent way to present helpful information about each section of a hospital or health center. And since they can be controlled remotely, health center staff can easily post important notices on the signs for all to see, even dynamic and emergency messages.

We hear a lot about how advances in medical technology are going to improve health care for millions. But there are also ways in which digital signage technology can make life a little easier for patients to get where they are going, timely. And once they get there, they will be better able to handle the often frustrating wait times. Why not use the latest digital signage systems to provide information, current news feeds and entertainment? Modern digital signage systems can support several data streams to suit different viewer needs at the same time in the waiting area.