In the real world, you probably won't switch from a wired LAN to a wireless LAN overnight. You ll most likely integrate wireless into your network as it makes sense and as it better meets the needs of your practice. Wireless LANs can be an extension of your existing wired LAN, such as an examining room or record room. Or the new Wi-Fi LAN can be a completely new wireless environment, such as in with a branch office or clinic addition or a finishing resident who is starting their own practice. Our Wireless Networking How-To Guide takes you through the steps of setting up a wireless network from planning to deployment and network security.
Evaluate your current medical practice activities, business needs and network usage to identify areas that might benefit from wireless connectivity. You may want wireless connection throughout your exam rooms while keeping your billing and front office wired. Then, create a plan for integrating wireless connectivity into your wired infrastructure.
Walk through the different steps in setting up a wireless networking solution. This section shows you exactly what it takes to get your solution up and running.
This is a major requirement, especially in healthcare. Patient and record privacy always a priority is even more so with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules. Learn what security measures you can take to protect your wireless communications as effectively as you protect your paper files and wired communications.
Here are the layers of security to consider:
Watch Physical Security:
Keep your electronic tools safe from physical theft.
Secure the Data:
Restrict access on personal systems with passwords
Get Pro Protection:
Arm your networks with anti-virus and firewall software, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), intrusion detection and prevention systems, and web and content filtering.
Security Management:
Check your vulnerability, and manage patches and updates
Security Services:
Work with HP and our expert channel partners to get confidential and expert advice to help you protect your business from security threats
Busy health professionals and hospital administrators may want to consider hiring an experienced health technology consultant to do the set-up. These specialists understand the unique concerns of health care and health organizations and can help with everything, from needs analysis to product selection, system installation and configuration. Locate a value-added reseller (VAR) or consultant.
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