Headwaters Health Care Centre Offers Wireless Internet Access for Patients and Visitors
 

Orangeville, ON, July 7, 2009 – Headwaters Health Care Centre now offers wireless Internet access for patients and visitors at its Orangeville campus. For the convenience of patients and visitors, patient rooms and family waiting areas, including Emergency, are now wireless-enabled,” says Cindy Sabo, Vice President of Finance and Information at Headwaters.

In a push toward patient-centered amenities, Headwaters now offers technology convenience to patients and visitors thanks to the generous donation of a hospital supporter.

Patients or visitors need to have their own laptop to connect to the Internet service. Paediatric patients will have complimentary access to a laptop on wheels and free Internet access during their stay. This will allow them to keep in touch with their family, friends and school during their hospital stay.

Many patients, especially those who are in the hospital for an extended length of time, request Internet access to keep up with personal business, stay in touch with families via e-mail and to maintain a sense of normalcy.

 “Technology is advancing and our patient population is more technologically-savvy. When patients are in the hospital it is important they have access to the outside world. Having wireless Internet access will help patients maintain some normalcy in their life and keep them connected to friends and family while they are in hospital,” says Sabo.

 “Wireless Internet access is part of Headwaters’ commitment to a high-quality patient experience,” said Cholly Boland, President and CEO at Headwaters. “Headwaters’ technological sophistication, including wireless availability, Digital Imaging, and Electronic Health Record translate into high quality, advanced patient care.”

To maintain the highest level of security, the wireless network available to the public is completely separate from the hospital computer network. The paediatric computers will be equipped with Net Nanny content watch to restrict material delivered over the Web. The Hospital asks that patients and visitors using the wireless Internet service with their personal computer respect the viewing policy of the hospital and not access content that is harassing or objectionable.

To make a donation to the Hospital, please contact Headwaters Health Care Foundation at 519.941.2702, ext. 2303 or make a gift online at www.headwatershealth.ca.

The public is invited to provide comments and suggestions about hospital services. Please contact Cholly Boland, President and CEO, Headwaters Health Care Centre at 519-941-2702 ext. 2200.

About Headwaters Health Care Centre
Headwaters Health Care Centre serves more than 110,000 residents in Caledon, Orangeville, Shelburne and Dufferin County. The hospital operates two sites – Headwaters Orangeville, a 108 bed acute care hospital and Headwaters Shelburne, a 33 bed chronic care hospital. Visit www.headwatershealth.ca.

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