3 Steps to Successful Healthcare IoT Implementation

As connected-device use expands in healthcare, organizations must consider the hurdles that come with implementation. By next year, nearly 10 billion Internet of Things devices will be in use worldwide, IoT Analytics predicts. By 2025, that amount will more than double.

IoT devices such as wireless monitors for vitals and connected security cameras are already in use at hospitals, senior living facilities and other clinical environments. According to Aruba Networks, 87 percent of healthcare organizations use these devices for applications that, for example, track high-value medical equipment or detect and predict falls.

However, IoT tools pose unique requirements and challenges for healthcare organizations compared with those of traditional tech devices such as servers and PCs. These challenges often include a higher level of maintenance, increased network support and enhanced security measures.

Here are some considerations when contemplating an IoT initiative.