As American hospitals continue to grapple with an increasing shortage of specialized medical imaging technologists, a new partnership is turning a little-known hardware device into a critical lifesaving tool. Currently, the U.S. is facing a radiographer staffing shortfall of 15.6%, with experts continuing to sound the alarm. Shortages like this mean longer wait times for MRI, CT and other medical imaging scans and delayed diagnoses, both of which put patient health at risk. Addressing this challenge directly, Legrand, the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, has joined Siemens Healthineers to help hospitals expand access to vital patient care.
This partnership relies on KVM-over-IP (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switches from Raritan, a brand of Legrand, to link third-party scanners with the syngo Virtual Cockpit software solution from Siemens Healthineers. As a result, it has become possible for remote technologists to seamlessly and securely operate multiple scanners from different vendors at a distance, from one central location. By working together, Legrand and Siemens Healthineers are helping ensure patients get the expert care they need, when they need it.
Using Raritan KVM switches to support the Siemens Healthineers solution on multiple scanner types and brands allows healthcare providers to:
- Accelerate diagnoses by reducing wait times and providing faster access to critical diagnostic imaging.
- Expand expert care to rural and community hospitals, enabling scans to be performed locally.
- Maximize resources, including multi-million-dollar imaging fleets and scarce expert staff by reducing required travel to scanning locations and solving common scheduling challenges.
“KVM technology has historically been used in healthcare settings such as IT rooms and nurse stations – wherever remote patient monitoring has been needed,†says Paul Mott, Product Management Director for Legrand. “Now, we’re extending the reach of that expert medical care, utilizing technology to tackle the rising shortages of medical imaging technologists head-on. Our KVM technology is a bridge between a patient in need and a specialist who can help, regardless of geography. Together with Siemens Healthineers, we’re improving patient outcomes and supporting our frontline healthcare heroes.â€
As a Siemens Healthineers solution partner for remote scanning, Legrand’s Raritan Dominion® KX IV KVM-over-IP switch is the certified solution for integrating multi-vendor scanners into the syngo Virtual Cockpit ecosystem, ensuring secure, reliable, and real-time remote control essential for modern healthcare delivery. To learn more, visit Raritan’s website here.