The Problem
Hospitals and clinical campuses depend on wireless for far more than convenience: nurse call systems, clinical mobile devices, patient monitoring, and increasingly, public safety radio coverage mandated by local fire code.
Newer construction — low-E glass, reinforced concrete, dense mechanical infrastructure — often blocks outdoor cellular signal more effectively than older buildings, creating gaps that weren't a problem in the original facility.
Where This Shows Up
- Specific wings or floors with unreliable clinical device connectivity
- Public safety radio coverage that doesn't meet local fire code (ERRCS/NFPA 72)
- Cellular dead zones affecting staff and visitor communication
- New construction or renovations that changed the building's RF profile
How We Approach It
We conduct an independent RF audit — measuring actual conditions rather than relying on a carrier's coverage map — and identify which code requirements apply to your specific facility and jurisdiction. Installation is phased around active clinical operations, and every project includes carrier and AHJ acceptance testing before we call it complete.
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