Over the last few years we have seen a great rise in the number of websites, mobile ehealth apps and wearables that people can use to track and take control of their own health. As technology is improving, more and more people will want to know how they are doing...
In today's competitive healthcare market a quality patient entertainment system is more important than ever before. Patients compare and choose a hospital as carefully as they would their holiday accommodation. Not only do they hunt for the best quality care, but they...
The Folcrom arms have been installed in hospitals all over the world as more and more hospitals install advanced Patient Entertainment Systems. These entertainment systems have gone through some major changes over the past few years. Patient entertainment and...
As Folcrom is talking to healthcare companies around the world, we learn a lot about how they are looking at the future. It is crucial for the industry to learn more and new ways to put the patient's experience first. To emphasize the difference in standards between...
Patient engagement has been the talk of the hospital for a while now. Healthcare providers are realizing the importance of engaging patients as well as including them in every aspect of the care process. But what exactly is patient engagement? There are many different...
On time services, communication they can understand, access to information and rest. All these are key points to improving a patient's experience during any hospital visit. Another important point is to build a care environment where treatment plans can work...
New technologies, apps and devices pop up every day, connecting healthcare with technology. Let's talk about patient entertainment systems, a lesser discussed healthcare IT area and one dear to our heart, sitting right at the end of our hospital room arms. What about...
It hasn't been that long since patients had to entertain themselves with a simple TV during a hospital stay. In fact many hospitals still offer only this as entertainment. But over the last couple of years technology has gone through some massive changes. We carry...
Higher satisfaction scores, happier staff and a healthier community. All results of focusing on improving patient satisfaction. Patients who are satisfied with their care and treatment plans feel in control of their own health situation. A happy and informed patient...