Inpatient Department Network Upgrade Solution for a Hospital in Hebei

With the rapid development of information technology, the informatization of hospital construction has become an essential part of modern hospital management. Especially in the inpatient department, the performance and stability of the network system directly affect the quality and efficiency of medical services. Upgrading the network can not only improve hospital operations but also enhance the patient experience.

Client Background

A tertiary hospital in Hebei Province has over 500 beds in its inpatient department. With the development of informatization and the hospital’s further expansion, the traditional network layout has increasingly resulted in poor patient experience, heavy workloads for medical staff, and challenging network maintenance. Leveraging the opportunity of constructing a new hospital area to build a smart hospital, the hospital aims to upgrade the inpatient department network to address current issues.

Importance of Network Upgrades

• Enhancing Medical Service Efficiency: In the digital age, hospitals rely on various information systems to manage patient information, medical records, and medication management. An efficient network system in the inpatient department allows medical staff to better serve patients, significantly reducing their workload and improving efficiency.
• Improving Medical Safety: Modern medical equipment such as CT and MRI machines rely on the network for data transmission and processing. Network stability directly impacts the operation of these devices. Enhancing network reliability helps improve diagnostic accuracy and prevent information leaks.
• Optimizing Patient Experience: During hospitalization, patients can use the hospital’s network system to check test results in real-time, understand the treatment process, and engage in online entertainment activities to relax, thereby accelerating recovery.
• Enhancing Hospital Management: Hospitals can use information management systems to allocate medical resources efficiently, improving the utilization of human resources and equipment.

Challenges

• Equipment Compatibility: Hospital networks often use equipment from different brands. During network upgrades, it is crucial to ensure compatibility between new and existing systems. Third-party partners with professional technical skills are required to consider equipment and system compatibility comprehensively and adopt necessary technical measures to address this issue.
• Technical Complexity: Network upgrades involve multiple technical complexities. Hospital network infrastructure is typically extensive and complex, including wired networks, wireless networks, servers, and data storage devices. A detailed evaluation of the existing network is necessary to ensure seamless integration with the new system.
• Network Security Risks: Medical data is highly sensitive and private. Data breaches can have severe impacts on patients and the hospital. Therefore, network security must be prioritized during upgrades. Effective security measures such as data encryption, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems are essential to prevent cyberattacks and data leaks.

Solution

This network upgrade will utilize an all-optical network solution, significantly increasing network speed, reducing the burden on medical staff, and improving patient satisfaction.

This solution offers three main advantages:

1. Cost Reduction and Efficiency: Centralized power supply, low energy consumption, intelligent energy saving, and combined optical-electric interfaces enhance deployment efficiency and reduce maintenance workload.
2. Intelligent Operations and Maintenance: Automated deployment, analysis, and troubleshooting reduce operational inefficiencies.
3. Optical Fiber to the Room: Increases network bandwidth, preventing issues caused by sudden high traffic loads.

Recommended Products

The preferred solution for the network upgrade in the inpatient department of this hospital in Hebei includes:

• Core Switch: S7503E *1
• Wireless AP: WA6530i *50
• Aggregation Switch: FS5500V2-24UXS6Y-EI *2
• Access Switch: E512C-X-F *10
• Firewall: F1000-AI-05 *1

All products are from the H3C brand.

Product Name	Product Model	Product Image	Quantity	Brand
Core Switch	S7503E		1	H3C
Firewall	F1000-AI-05		1	H3C
Aggregation Switch	FS5500V2-24UXS6Y-EI		2	H3C
Access Switch	E512C-X-F		10	H3C
Wireless AP	WA6530i		50	H3C

Project Highlights

Upgrading the network in the inpatient department is not just a technological innovation but a crucial step towards improving medical service quality and patient experience. The network upgrade will enable more efficient medical services, a safer medical environment, superior patient experience, and better management practices. This not only benefits the long-term development of the hospital but also ensures patient health and public health security.