A floor that can “read” your footprints and call 911 for an emergency…a new patent by IBM!

http://mashable.com/2012/04/11/ibm-smart-floor/

Wow!

A key driver for improving patient satisfaction is “participatory medicine,” in which highly engaged patients take an active role in their own health care management. It’s also an inevitable and important step in the changing health care model and a critical aspect of patient-centered care.

By MARK CRAWFORD

Click on the link below for the full article.

http://chausa.org/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=8146

Many of you may be aware our new non-profit CFTechnology, sends iPad2s to patients with cystic fibrosis and CFCenters.  Last week, we had bad news from one of the centers: The iPad2 was STOLEN!

Just when the hospital was trying to figure out what to do with it, how to handle the cleaning (must be kept germ free), and of course the security; it was GONE!

The very same hospital secures iPads in their child life center: MacGyvering with doggie leashes!

But since the iPad and other tablets are showing up in health centers more and more and even in operating rooms, security is of utmost importance.

Security Measures to take with the iPad:

1. Copy the serial number and keep it in a safe place. It is on the back of the iPad. The numbers are also on the box the iPad comes in, so if the iPad is lost, you may want to keep the box.  (The HCP at the hospital, with the stolen iPad, had the box and was able to report the stolen item by serial number to the police).
2. Download a security app like “find my iPhone” (which will find your iPad also).  It will help you locate your missing device on a map. You can then choose to display a message or play a sound, remotely lock your device, or erase your data on it.
3. Make a schedule to backup(sync) your data to your personal computer.
4. If you have an iPhone, BIKN (pronounced beacon) allows you to attach tiny tags to “stuff you care about”. Once your iPhone is in its BiKN smart case, the myBiKN app will enable you to create a wireless network for your stuff. Just connect your keys, bag, iPad, camera, kitty cat – whatever you don’t want to lose – to a BiKN tag.
5. Maclocks has a variety of security cables for the iPad and even an adjustable security stand for iPad2s.  Maybe this one could be moved around hospital rooms, providing germ free protection (of course!)
6. For a large security system, (1000 or more devices), AirWatch provides comprehensive mobile security, mobile device management, and application management solution in a single, integrated console.

Hopefully, these ideas will help you manage your tablets and safeguard all your treasured data.  If a device is lost or stolen, it’s important to deactivate and erase the device. It’s also a good idea to have a policy in place that will wipe the device after a defined number of failed passcode attempts—a key deterrent against attempts to gain unauthorized access to the device. Apple offers these and more suggestions about securing the actual data on the iPad for business and personal use.

These are some of the lessons we learned from the “stolen iPad2”.  For the future, along with a sticker placed on the iPad2 claiming:  “Donated by CFTechnology, we will add a sticker saying:

Don’t steal this iPad, it is Secured in the iCloud!

I was searching today on how you can disinfect an iPad and found some interesting solutions.

First you need to make sure to follow the manufactures instructions, so you don’t damage the device.

Here is the link to Apples guidelines on how to clean their products:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3226#ipads

Here are a few extra cleaning tips that you can do to make sure your device is clean and germ free.

1) Place you device 2 minutes under UV light. (http://www.verilux.com/uv-products/sanitizing-wand-combo)
2) Use a Microfiber Electronics Cleaning Cloth (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6103210)
3) Install invisibleSHIELD on your device (http://www.zagg.com/)
4) You could use a disposable protective sleeves shield (http://www.cleverwraps.com/)

Use the comment box below to share your cleaning tips.

Please know that three iPad2s and anti microbial covers are being sent to CFCenters because of members like you.

The first one is going to Washington State.

By clicking here, you can see the states that have donated so far.

If you would like to recommend a center for receiving the iPad2, please have your center fill out this form.

Thanks for all your generosity and have a wonderful holiday!

Salt and Light!

Jeanne

Lauren Brenneman(LouLou) and Jeanne Barnett (Imogene) were highlighted at the eyeforpharma Conference in Philly in October:
Read what they said about Lauren:

The patient voice was a focal point of discussion, with key patient advocates and patients on hand to share their perspectives. I believe thatin every aspect of healthcare it’s vital to have the patient voice represented- which is why I was keen to involve Jeanne Barnett in this project, founder of cycticfibrosis.net. This online platform has allows patients with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) to seek answers where pharma and physicians cannot. It also enables the patient to share of stories, gain expert advice and find out about clinical trials for which they’re eligible. Lauren Brenneman, a member of the site, joined the summit to tell her story sand how often the industry has failed to meet her needs.

Breneman began by taking us through her typical day,
http://social.eyeforpharma.com/opinion/placing-power-health-back-patient