The efficiency, security and economy of a thin client network are a natural fit with a healthcare organization that is already in transition for HIPAA compliance. Cost savings, as well as lowered maintenance and support costs, combined with increased security of patient data are all benefits that will be appreciated by healthcare providers, administrators and ultimately, their patients.
HIPAA is one of the highest priorities of healthcare administration today. Healthcare IT managers are facing important decisions on how to improve security, and comply with the Federal Guidelines of HIPAA. The final HIPAA security regulations, released in February 2003, apply to protected health information in electronic form. The final rule requires that covered entities determine security measures through risk analysis, and make adjustments to the “appropriate administrative, technical and physical safeguards” for protected information.
Specific information and explanation of these guidelines can be found at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa. It is crucial that healthcare organizations are able to show compliance with the security and privacy regulations that are outlined in HIPAA. Enforcement of these regulations will begin in April 2005.
Many healthcare organizations are looking at replacing workstations and desktop PCs as a part of the effort to comply with HIPAA and at the same time improve efficiency, and cut costs. Vecmar customers are discovering that thin clients can be an excellent solution for the type of data access, security, and lower total cost of ownership that is demanded in today’s healthcare marketplace. Implementing thin clients can help organizations minimize the cost and time needed to upgrade systems for HIPAA compliance.
Efficiency, Security and Economy. Thin clients are a powerful solution for today’s healthcare IT departments, addressing the challenge of streamlining data access for patient records, test results, insurance information and billing procedures.Many Vecmar customers are finding that making the transition from older dumb terminals or desktop PCs to a thin client network is easy, cost effective and secure.
Thin clients use software and data from network servers. Data from different workstations or different locations is entered into or retrieved from a centralized database. There are no hard drives or floppy drives, so entered data can only be saved to the central server. Upgrades can be performed remotely, so that the IT department does not need to travel to various locations. Backup of important data only needs to be done on the central server. With no moving parts to break down, thin clients are likely to last longer than desktop PCs. Workstations are standardized, using the same applications, with the same interface, making them easier for healthcare staff to use. Thin clients are simple to install and set up and are always on, making important patient data immediately accessible to an entire team of healthcare professionals.
Since there is no hard drive or floppy drive, thin clients are protected from the use of unauthorized software or the introduction of viruses. Patient data cannot be copied to a disk or saved to any other location than the central server. Centralized processing makes it easy to manage and monitor system access and to enforce security policies and procedures, so that internal security risk is minimized.
Not only do thin clients cost less to purchase than desktop PCs (especially if you decide to implement our top quality remanufactured models), but because they have fewer moving parts, they usually have a longer useful lifespan. Reduced IT costs are part of the bargain when upgrades and backups are handled by a central server. A recent study, by Thin Client Computing in Scottsdale Arizona for Wyse, concluded that thin clients, in general, use about one-seventh of the power needed to run a desktop PC.
You will find that thin clients from Vecmar are the some of the most competitively priced in the industry. We maintain a large inventory of new and remanufactured thin clients from Wyse and Unisys, and plan to expand our line to other manufacturers in the future. Vecmar also provides remanufacturing services for your existing thin clients, which include a 2-year warranty and free technical support.
Vecmar professionals can assist you with a wide variety of network integration services. Whether you are deploying new network technology or re-deploying an existing network infrastructure, Vecmar can help make your transition to thin clients as seamless as possible. Why not contact one of our account executives to discuss your specific needs? We are glad to help. Just call 800-457-8499 or 440-953-1119 or email us.
With rapidly improving technology, HIPAA regulation upgrades and company mergers, organizations are constantly making changes to improve the quality and efficiency of their operations. For most businesses, change is welcome, but as a result of these technology advances, there is a growing concern about the issue of computer equipment waste. The EPA estimates that nearly 250 million computers will become obsolete in the next five years. Advances in technology are making it necessary for many to replace their computers every 3-5 years, and it is estimated that this will decrease to 2 years in the near future.
Recycling has become a way of life for many of us at home. We recycle newspapers, plastic and glass easily and enthusiastically. Eighty-four percent of people in the US have access to some form of paper recycling, and over half of us do it. But things are different at the office or plant. It is estimated that less than ten percent of discarded computers are currently recycled. Old computer equipment is stored, or increasingly just tossed out in the trash. There is a growing concern about computer equipment and other electronic equipment filling up our landfills. EPA studies are being initiated as to the environmental impact of this e-waste. Some states are enacting legislation regarding disposal of computer equipment, forcing businesses to look at other options, like recycling or remanufacturing. The National Recycling Coalition’s first choice for end-of-life computers is REUSE. Extending the life of old products minimizes pollution and resource consumption.
Here at Vecmar, remanufacturing and upgrading older computer equipment has been a large part of our business, since 1990. Purchasing our top quality remanufactured computer equipment can save companies up to 70% compared to buying new, while keeping them up-to-date on the latest technology. Our standards for remanufacturing are more exacting than the original manufacturers, and we back our premier process remanufacturing by a free 2-year or 2-Year Warranty. Visit our website to learn more specific information about our gereral purpose terminal and thin client terminal remanufacturing processes. Hardware trade-ins are another green option in computer equipment upgrading. Vecmar will give you a trade-in credit for your used equipment toward the purchase of new or remanufactured products, or in some cases we purchase your old equipment outright. For more information, visit our website, call us at 800-457-8499 or email us. Let Vecmar help you save money and the environment!
If you are upgrading to thin clients as part of your HIPAA compliance plan, you may want to consider the new WYSE Medical Cart as the perfect IT solution for the patient care setting. Implemented within a wireless network, the Wyse Medical Cart allows patient care providers to enter important data instantly and securely. The large adjustable writing surface can be raised and lowered for comfort. Its small footprint enables use in tight spaces, and swivel casters allow for easy transport between exam rooms and offices.
Base Cart
• 21" x 15" work surface - and adjustable from 31" to 40" tall
• Base dimensions - 17" x 17"
• Construction - Cold-rolled steel/extruded aluminum
• Finish - Industrial powder coat • Casters - Four swivel: two locking, two
non-locking
• Weight: 45 lbs.
Display
• Diagonal size - 15"/17"
• Display type - TFT active matrix
• Viewable size - 15"/17"
• Option - Touch screen available On-board Computer
• Wyse
Winterm 941GXL with wireless card Power Supply
• Input/Output Voltage - 110 VAC@5amps/15VDC up to 400 Wh
• Battery - SLA or NiMH, runs 8-10 hours
• Charging time - 8-10 hours to 100%
• Operating temperature - 10 C to 30 C
• Weight - Aproximately 30 lbs.
Vecmar is now offering a FREE 30-day trial on this unique product. Contact us today at 800-457-8499 or email us for more information. We hope that our news is good news for your company! Thanks for reading our newsletter. Questions or topics you'd like us to talk about? Call or write us and let us know how else we can serve you better! If you would rather not receive this email newsletter, please send an email to newsletter@vecmar.com. VECMAR Computer Solutions, 7595 Jenther Drive, Mentor, Ohio 44060 USA, (800) 457-8499, Int'l (440) 953-1119, Fax (440) 953-8341
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