Discover how modern mobility solutions are transforming healthcare communication.
When you think of hospital care, you probably imagine doctors, nurses, and medical equipment. But behind the scenes, there’s something just as critical working hard to keep everything running: the network infrastructure.
Most hospitals today rely heavily on Wi-Fi to power important tools like electronic health records, virtual nursing, and patient monitoring devices. But with more and more technology being used at the bedside, the old systems are starting to feel the strain.
“Think of it like a busy highway,” says Myron Wallace, the President of ProMobix. “If too many cars are trying to drive at once, traffic slows down. That’s what’s happening with hospital Wi-Fi.”
That’s where 5G comes in.
What Is 5G, and Why Does It Matter in Healthcare?
You’ve probably heard of 5G as a fast mobile network for your phone. But in hospitals, 5G is much more than fast internet. It’s a private, secure wireless network that can support a lot of devices at the same time, without slowing down.
Thinking back to Wallace’s highway metaphor, with more lanes and less traffic, critical care systems like fall prevention alerts and nurse call systems don’t have to compete for space.
Why Better Connectivity Improves Patient Care
In healthcare, every second counts. A delay in getting a monitor reading or accessing a patient’s chart could make a difference in treatment. A dropped connection during a virtual consultation could delay care. By using 5G, hospitals can reduce those risks. It creates a more reliable environment for doctors, nurses, and caregivers, so they can focus on what matters most: the patient.
Will Wi-Fi Go Away?
Not at all. In fact, Wi-Fi and 5G work together. Many legacy devices and non-clinical systems still rely on Wi-Fi to function. So, by complimenting each other, 5G and Wi-Fi create a reliable and fast network. This means better, more efficient care, especially as hospitals start offering more services outside their walls, like remote patient monitoring and virtual visits. As hospitals continue to grow and adopt new technologies, having a strong network behind the scenes will be essential. 5G is helping to build that foundation.
“When you walk into a hospital, you might not see the network,” Wallace says. “But it’s there, working to keep your care connected.”
4 Things You Should Know:
- 5G boosts hospital connectivity by providing faster, more reliable, and secure networks supporting many medical devices and systems.
- Improved network performance means better patient care, reducing delays in accessing data and responding to emergencies.
- 5G doesn’t replace Wi-Fi—it complements it, allowing both systems to work together to support clinical and non-clinical operations.
- Behind every seamless hospital experience is a strong network, and 5G allows for more efficient and connected care.
