Sat.Sep 28, 2024

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Heatwave Health Crisis: How Soaring Temperatures Are Pushing Healthcare to Its Limits

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Recently, heatwaves have been more frequent and severe, leading to a rise in heat-related diseases such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. These conditions not only pose significant health risks but also place unprecedented demands on healthcare systems worldwide. The strain on emergency services and hospital resources is growing, with rising temperatures driving an increase in hospital admissions and emergency room visits.

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Weekly Roundup – September 28, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. We hope this gives you a chance to catch up on anything you may have missed during the week. Revolutionizing Healthcare With RTLS. Dr. Mohammed Smadi at Penguin Location Services updated John on how standardization is streamlining real-time location services and pushing it beyond asset tracking into broader IoT strategy.

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Maximizing Workforce Productivity and Health During Heatwaves with Remote Patient Monitoring

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As heatwaves become more frequent and intense, maintaining workforce productivity and ensuring occupational health is increasingly challenging. Extreme temperatures can lead to heat-related illnesses, which impact both employee well-being and overall workplace efficiency. In this context, Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) emerges as a crucial tool for managing these challenges effectively.