Hospira Introduces Advanced Wireless Security Platform For Infusion Devices
04 Abril 2007 - 4:58PM
PR Newswire (US)
-- Industry's First Infusion Pumps to Offer Advanced Encryption and
Authentication Capabilities Via 802.11 "a," "b" and "g" Wireless
Modes -- LAKE FOREST, Ill., April 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Hospira, Inc. (NYSE:HSP), a leading global hospital products
company, today introduced a new wireless platform for its
medication infusion devices that incorporates leading-edge
authentication standards and encryption protocols to assist
hospitals in securely transferring data and complying with patient
confidentiality regulations. The new technology also provides the
first three- in-one wireless multi-band module for an infusion
system, enabling hospitals to select any of three frequency modes
for communication. The platform's expanded security options help
ensure only designated, approved hospital staff access clinical
data transmitted between the devices and hospital information
technology systems as part of the intravenous (I.V.) medication
administration process. This can help healthcare providers more
readily comply with patient confidentiality regulations, such as
the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA,
in securing patient data against inadvertent release. "Hospira is
pleased to be the first to offer hospitals advanced security
options and multi-mode flexibility, allowing them to optimize their
wireless communications," said Symeria Hudson, vice president,
Marketed Products, Global Devices. "By helping ensure secure,
unimpeded data exchange, Hospira's new offering will help hospitals
improve the efficiency of their information technology
infrastructure today, while reducing the need for future upgrades."
Most wireless products -- such as mobile phones, pagers and other
medical devices -- communicate via the 802.11 "b" or "g" modes on
the 2.4 GHz band. With Hospira's new platform, hospitals can choose
to operate the company's infusion devices in the "b" or "g" modes,
as well as the less frequently used "a" (5 GHz band) wireless mode,
to help ensure clear, consistent data transmission. "At Virtua
Health, wireless technologies play a key role in communicating
patient and clinical data in real-time," said John Bloomer, chief
information officer, Virtua Health. "Our hospital is committed to
providing an outstanding patient experience, and we are pleased
that Hospira's new offering will provide a safe and timely conduit
for information, meeting leading encryption and authentication
standards." Hospira is currently offering this new capability with
the Plum A+(R) single-channel infusion device and will be adding it
to its Plum A+(R)3 triple-channel device, LifeCare PCA(R)
patient-controlled analgesia system and Symbiq(TM) infusion system
later this year. The devices work in conjunction with the Hospira
MedNet(R) system, a scaleable and upgradeable patient safety
platform. More than 400,000 Hospira infusion pumps are installed in
hospitals worldwide today. About Hospira Hospira, Inc. is a global
specialty pharmaceutical and medication delivery company dedicated
to Advancing Wellness(TM) by developing, manufacturing and
marketing products that help improve the productivity, safety and
efficacy of patient care. In February 2007, Hospira acquired Mayne
Pharma Limited to become the world leader in specialty generic
injectable pharmaceuticals. With 70 years of service to the
hospital industry, Hospira's portfolio includes one of the
industry's broadest lines of generic acute-care and oncology
injectables, which help address the high cost of proprietary
pharmaceuticals; and integrated solutions for medication management
and infusion therapy. Headquartered north of Chicago in Lake
Forest, Ill., Hospira has approximately 15,000 employees and 18
manufacturing facilities worldwide. Hospira's news releases and
other information can be found at http://www.hospira.com/.
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