Wireless Refresh Project Moffitt & Long Hospital Information Technology Michael Kilpatrick Michael Groff August 7, 2014
Project Overview Two generation upgrade, current technology 9 years old Replace existing Cisco with Aruba Aruba is new UCSF standard Optimized AP placement / coverage Wall to wall coverage with the exception of stairwells and elevators. 5x greater capacity
Migration Plan Installation of all new access points (APs) and cabling throughout hospital prior to upgrade is in progress. Dual Team approach: Migration Team – Cutover from Cisco to Aruba. Problem Resolution Team – Resolve any wireless problems related to the upgrade. Upgrade will start in basement and move up on a floor- by-floor basis. Special planning considerations for ORs and ICUs.
Communication Plan CTG Meeting – Thursday, 8/7 IT Nursing Committee – Friday, 8/15 Nursing Leadership Meeting – Thursday, 8/21 Manager’s Weekly – Friday, 8/22 IT Notification from ITSD – Monday, 9/8 Daily Update Notification from ITSD – During migration
Proposed Schedule * Flex Connectivity issues anticipated during the cutover on each floor. IT staff will be on-site to resolve wireless issues during and after the migration. IT Command Center will be in effect to coordinate efforts.
Testing The following wireless devices have been tested, or will complete testing, on the Aruba network prior to upgrade: * Device testing being finalized. Device Types Ascom phones (i62 and i75) Glucose Meter Android device Portable X-Ray device Honeywell Dophin scanner Ultrasound Device Wireless Zebra Printer Portable C-ARM device All WOW models Retinal Camera Standard and newest deployed laptops Zonare ultrasound machine iPhone BACA interpretation system (laptop) iPad EKG Carts * Alaris pump Blood Bank Robot * Philips VS4 monitor Cardio Cart * Sonosite ultrasound machine Work Group Bridge * GE MAC5500 EKG machine Telemedicine Cart * Wireless Capsule Neurons
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