LUDINGTON, MI – Memorial Medical Center, an 87-bed community hospital in western Michigan, has rolled out end-to-end wireless technology.

The hospital implemented 802.11n wireless LAN (WLAN) technology from Motorola's enterprise mobility solutions business. Motorola teamed with systems integrator Lowry Computers for the implementation.

The WLAN technology will enable end-to-end voice, video and data mobility throughout the facility. Hospital executives said they hope to improve patient care, boost productivity and increase staff satisfaction. Patients and guests will also benefit from the wireless network by gaining high-speed Internet access.

"We have always looked to technology as a means of improving the standard of care and the patient experience that our center offers," said Daryl Crowley, director of information services at the hospital. "The new 802.11n Motorola wireless network will not only help us meet today's application and security needs but, more importantly, will serve as the infrastructure backbone for future healthcare mobility applications like electronic medical records or medication administration."

Crowley said the wireless network replaces the hospital's legacy infrastructure, providing clinicians, nurses and emergency room staff with the bandwidth and security features needed to leverage the latest mobile clinical applications.

Featuring wireless intrusion prevention system technology, the WLAN technology deployed at Memorial is designed to protect the network against threats and unauthorized devices while providing performance monitoring and troubleshooting. This is critical for meeting HIPAA regulations and ensuring that unauthorized personnel do not gain access to patient records and other patient data.

The 802.11n solution leverages Motorola's AP-7131 802.11a/b/g/n adaptive access points (APs) and RFS6000 wireless switches/controllers for high-bandwidth coverage. The tri-radio design of the AP-7131 integrates a WIPS sensor for gap-free, 24x7 security while eliminating the need for multiple hardware purchases and extra cabling.

The network is powered by Motorola's Wireless Next Generation architecture, which offers a feature set, including adaptive AP technology for resiliency, real-time location system for real-time asset tracking, SMART RF management to address changes in the RF environment and a wireless firewall for layer 2 and 3 protection.