HCA's Wesley Medical Center Selects Lincor Solutions' Patient Engagement Technology

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Lincor Solutions Inc. today announced it has been selected to provide patient engagement technology to the newly renovated Women's Care Unit at HCA's 760-bed Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Under the partnership, Lincor will implement its PatientLINC and ClinicalLINC technology in the new $36 million unit, which includes 81 patient rooms.

In addition to providing patients with access to communication services, entertainment content and patient education opportunities through a touch-screen monitor at the bedside, the PatientLINC platform allows clinicians to access a patient's clinical information to share charts, scans and test results with the patient and "prescribe" educational materials that help patients better understand their care prior to discharge. Patients also have access to a menu of entertainment options including television, video-on-demand, games, and audiobooks, as well as Internet, email and voice- and video-call capabilities.

"The addition of the PatientLINC technology gives us the opportunity to create a better environment for our patients, one that allows them to more easily connect to their life outside the hospital," said Kathy Neely, Wesley's chief nursing officer.

Lincor's ClinicalLINC platform further streamlines clinician workflow by providing secure access to clinical information systems through a wall-mounted terminal adjacent to the bedside. An extension of PatientLINC, ClinicalLINC creates an additional access point to the electronic medical record to increase efficiency for clinicians without affecting patient applications. The technology also offers a range of services designed to integrate with critical non-clinical functions such as housekeeping and catering.

"The integration of our hospital, clinical and administrative systems will cut costs and create better workflow efficiencies throughout the hospital all while providing a great patient experience," said Bill Voloch, Wesley's chief operating officer. "It's a win-win for everyone."

"We are delighted to partner with Wesley Medical Center to support their efforts to further elevate patient engagement, satisfaction and clinical outcomes," said Dan Byrne, Lincor's chairman and CEO. "We share their vision of empowering patients by giving them the tools and technology they need to become an active participant in their care." 

ABOUT LINCOR SOLUTIONS
Lincor Solutions is the global leader in patient engagement technology. Through its state-of-the-art LINC Technology, Lincor transforms the patient experience by bringing interactive education, communication and entertainment technology directly to the bedside. Empowering patients helps hospitals achieve better patient engagement, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.

ABOUT WESLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Wesley Medical Center is the region's leading acute care hospital network providing a full range of diagnostic and treatment services for patients throughout Kansas and northern Oklahoma since 1912. As a leader in Overall Recommended Care, Wesley treats more than 24,000 patients annually and delivers more than 6,000 babies – more than any hospital in a 13-state region. Wesley provides the most extensive emergency network in Wichita, with Wesley ER, Wesley West ER and Galichia ER. Wesley owns and operates Galichia Heart Hospital, WesleyCare Clinics and the Pediatric Center of Kansas. To learn more, please visit wesleymc.com.

SOURCE Lincor Solutions Inc.