We partnered with UHNM to supercharge its communications network, boosting Wi-Fi bandwidth and adding 350 new access points.
CLIENT
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
INDUSTRY
Healthcare
SERVICE
Managed IT
The client
The PFI project is part of a larger programme to modernise health services in Staffordshire which, as well as major building works, includes a transformation in the use of technology.
The challenges
Working in partnership with both the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) and its PFI partners, the goal was to create new, better, faster and more cost-effective ways of doing things.
Our goal
The outcome
The introduction of instant messaging, presence indicators, and high-bandwidth infrastructure enhances internal communication. This enables faster decision-making, real-time availability checks, and effective collaboration across clinical teams.
Upgraded Wi-Fi and network infrastructure allow bedside access to digital imaging like X-rays and MRI scans, enabling quicker diagnoses and treatment. The ability to e-prescribe and access patient records at the point of care supports better, faster outcomes.
The deployment of RFID technology improves equipment management by enabling staff to locate critical assets quickly. This reduces delays in treatment and optimises the use of hospital resources.
Expanded wireless coverage and new patient-facing digital services, such as self-service admissions and Wi-Fi access, enhance the overall hospital experience and streamline administrative processes.
"At the Trust, we treat our working relationships as true partnerships and not just as contractually defined arrangements. Everything about the relationship between the Trust and Nasstar is very positive, from their appreciation of our ongoing needs and long-term vision to the speed with which they resolve issues as they arise, which is infrequent."
Lorraine Whitehead
Deputy Director of Corporate Services
•UHNM
