title: Installation of secure, always available wireless LAN systems as a component of the hospital communication infrastructure.
abstract: Wireless technologies as part of the data communication infrastructure of modern hospitals are being rapidly introduced. Even though there are concerns about problems associated with wireless communication security, the demand is remarkably large. In addition, insuring that the network is always available is important. Herein, we discuss security countermeasures and points to insure availability that must be taken to insure safe hospital/business use of wireless LAN systems, referring to the procedures introduced at Shimane University Hospital. Security countermeasures differ according to their purpose, such as for preventing illegal use or insuring availability, both of which are discussed. It is our hope that this information will assist others in their efforts to insure safe implementation of wireless LAN systems, especially in hospitals where they have the potential to greatly improve information sharing and patient safety.
authors.affiliation: Division of Medical Informatics, Shimane University Hospital, Enya-cho 89-1, Izumo, 693-8501, Japan, e-hanada@med.shimane-u.ac.jp.
authors.forename: Eisuke
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Hanada
authors.forename: Takato
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kudou
authors.forename: Shusaku
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tsumoto
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D016494:Computer Security; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D008122:Local Area Networks; D059015:Wireless Technology