Enhancing Hospital Connectivity: In-Building Antenna Design for a Leading South California Hospital

Introduction:

‍When a leading hospital in South California faced challenges with reliable in-building connectivity, Purpose Wireless LLC was called upon to design and implement a solution. With patient care and operational efficiency on the line, the hospital needed a robust communication system that could support critical medical applications and ensure seamless communication throughout the facility.

‍Client Background:

‍The hospital, a premier healthcare provider in South California, serves thousands of patients daily. With a sprawling campus and numerous specialized departments, reliable communication is essential for both medical staff and patient care. However, the existing infrastructure struggled to provide consistent coverage, leading to dropped calls, poor signal strength, and unreliable data transmission.

‍The Challenge:

‍The hospital's existing communication infrastructure was unable to support the growing demands of its medical staff and patients. The challenges included:

Weak signal strength in key areas such as emergency rooms, operating theaters, and patient wards.
Inconsistent coverage that impacted communication between staff and the use of mobile medical devices.
The need for a solution that could integrate with the hospital's existing systems while ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
Managing frequency interference between the legacy LTE, C-Band, and the hospital’s internal paging system.

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Industry:

Healthcare

Location:

Southern California

Services Used :

Preliminary Antenna Designs & Proposals

“Our experience with Purpose Wireless LLC has been exceptional. Their attention to detail-oriented design not only provided us with a reference design for our build and integration but also demonstrated their patience and dedication. The collaborative approach with our team and the venue owners ensured that the final design closely resembled the as-built conditions. This meticulous process has resulted in a seamless wireless connection for our customers, and we are highly satisfied with the outcome.” — [Client Name, Position]

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‍The Solution

Purpose Wireless LLC proposed a comprehensive in-building antenna design using advanced Commscope equipment to address the hospital's connectivity challenges. The solution involved:
Utilizing iBwave software to design the headend location, determine optimal antenna placement, and simulate overall system performance, ensuring the most effective coverage throughout the hospital
Conducting several design iterations to meet the specific needs of one of our premier 3rd party owner customers, ensuring that all requirements were thoroughly addressed.
Designing a custom Distributed Antenna System (DAS) that was tactfully engineered to overcome the challenge of frequency interference between the legacy LTE, C-Band, and the hospital’s internal paging system.
Implementing Commscope’s state-of-the-art ERA product, along with low power radios CAP-L, and using fiber cabling as transport to ensure optimal signal distribution throughout the facility.
Collaborating closely with the hospital's IT and facilities teams to integrate the new system with minimal disruption to daily operations.

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Implementation:

‍The project was executed in phases to ensure continuous hospital operations. Key implementation steps included:

Conducting a thorough site survey to identify areas with poor coverage and potential interference.
Designing a network layout that strategically placed antennas to cover all critical areas, including high-traffic zones and sensitive medical environments.
Installing and testing the Commscope equipment to ensure it met the hospital’s stringent requirements for reliability and performance.
Providing training and support to the hospital’s staff to ensure they could maximize the benefits of the new system.

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Results

The new in-building antenna system significantly improved the hospital's communication capabilities:

Achieved 100% coverage across all critical areas, eliminating dead zones and ensuring reliable communication for medical staff.
Enhanced signal strength, enabling the seamless operation of mobile medical devices and improving overall patient care.
The integration with the hospital’s existing systems was smooth, with no disruption to daily operations during installation.

Conclusion

Purpose Wireless LLC successfully delivered a customized in-building antenna design that addressed the connectivity challenges of a leading hospital in South California. By leveraging Commscope's cutting-edge technology and our expertise in antenna design, we provided a solution that enhances both patient care and operational efficiency.