CarePoints

Podcast Episode Summary     In this episode of  CarePoints , host Kenny Schiff sits down with Lone Star Communications'  clinical  experts—Regina Wysocki, Elsie Gori, Mark Vines, and Kim Caraway. Together, they explore how nurse informaticists are helping hospitals integrate mobile technology to reduce clinical burden, improve workflows, and enhance patient outcomes. The conversation highlights re...

Podcast Episode Summary   This conversation explores how Lone Star Communications is evolving its technology leadership during a pivotal phase of growth. CTO Dan Baxter   discusses how he balances deep engineering involvement with strategic planning.   He shares his early passion for technology, why Lone Star's "friends and family" culture drew him in, and how employee ownership strengthens innova...

Podcast Episode Summary:   In this episode of  CarePoints , Kenny Schiff speaks with Jeremy Dye of Willis   Knighton Health about building a comprehensive and sustainable fall prevention program in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.  With  o ver 26 years as a physical therapist, Jeremy explains why falls  remain  one of the most preventable yet damaging adverse events in healthcare ,  especially...

Podcast Episode Summary     In this episode of  CarePoints , host Kenny Schiff sits down with Gina Brody, Principal Product Manager at Rauland, and Tessa  McAuley , Clinical Solutions Specialist at Lone Star  Communications, to  discuss the evolving landscape of hospital safety and communication. They explore pressing challenges like active shooter threats, workplace violence, and delayed Code Blu...

  Podcast Episode Summary    In this  CarePoints  episode, host Kenny Schiff talks with Amy Clodfelter, Health Informatics Strategy & Solutions Leader at McLeod Health, about tackling alarm fatigue in hospitals. Amy shares her experience with alarm management, bed exit alerts, and the impact of nuisance alarms on patient safety and nursing workflows. They discuss real-world strategies, data-driven...

Podcast Episode Summary     This episode of CarePoints explores what makes healthcare technology adoption successful, and it's not just the tech. Host Kenny Schiff and guest George Weldon Jr. discuss how authentic relationships, stakeholder engagement, and outcome-focused strategies create lasting impact. From building trust with vendors to navigating procurement and IT hurdles, they share practic...

Podcast Episode Summary     In this  CarePoints  Podcast episode, host Kenny Schiff sits down with Allen  Foucht ,  BSN, RN, CLSSMBB,  Senior Engagement Consultant at Midmark Consulting, to discuss the critical role of Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) in modern healthcare. Drawing from Allen's nursing background and frontline experience, the conversation explores how RTLS has evolved from asset t...

In this episode of Care P oints , host Kenny Schiff speaks with Rob Gorelik, Senior Product Manager at Rauland, about the company's legacy and innovation in education and healthcare communications. Rob shares his experience leading the development of Telecenter , a platform widely used in schools and increasingly in hospitals. The conversation explores Rauland's evolution from its early days in ra...

In this episode of CarePoints , Bill Mundt, Deputy CIO of University Health in San Antonio, shares what makes healthcare IT partnerships succeed. He emphasizes that trust, transparency, and responsiveness are essential to building lasting relationships with hospitals. Cybersecurity remains a top concern, as leaders balance innovation with the risks of ransomware and other threats. Mundt stresses t...

In this episode of CarePoints , host Kenny Schiff sits down with Lone Star Communications founder and CEO , Ray Bailey , to explore the company's future following its transition to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). From longtime employees who've been part of the journey since day one, to strategic decisions and Bailey's personal mission, discover what truly sets Lone Star apart as a leader...

In this episode of CarePoints, Kenny Schiff sits down with healthcare technology leader, Steve Tyler, to discuss why less is more when it comes to clinical communication tools. Learn how aligning technology with real clinician workflows—not just adding more features—can reduce alert fatigue, improve staff efficiency, and enhance patient safety. From the importance of user-centered design to the ro...

In this episode of CarePoints, Kenny Schiff chats with the CEO of Ocuvera, Steve Kiene, about the future of fall prevention in hospitals. Learn how predictive technology, staff workflow integration, and solid infrastructure are helping reduce unassisted bed exits by over—and what it means for the future of safer care.  This Episode's Guests  Steve Kiene - CEO for Ocuvera With a background spanning...

Podcast Episode Summary    In this episode of CarePoints , Kenny Schiff chats with Kassaundra McKnight-Young about how technology is transforming healthcare with real-time data, wearable devices, and innovative solutions. Together, they explore how these advancements improve patient safety, speed up care, and enhance the overall healthcare experience.      This Episode's Guests    Kassaundra McKni...

Podcast Episode Summary    In this episode of CarePoints , Kenny Schiff chats with Donna Montgomery and Kevin Henderson about the company's new StarCare CX program, which focuses on evolving customer experience based on ever-changing industry needs . They discuss how Lone Star is shifting from transactional service to a collaborative, results-driven approach, with an emphasis on proactive support,...

Episode Summary In this episode of CarePoints , Kenny Schiff chats with Patti Artley and Amy Ricords about the challenges and successes of hospital technology adoption. They emphasize involving frontline staff in tech decisions, bridging gaps between purchasing and implementation, and the importance of thorough planning and ongoing education. The episode also explores the potential of data integra...

Podcast Episode Summary In this episode of CarePoints, Kenny Schiff chats with Guy Meger, Elaine Bridge, and Tim O'Malley about the challenges of implementing new at-home technologies to prevent falls in elderly patients. They discuss the critical need for seamless integration of these technologies into daily routines and the importance of training patients and caregivers to maximize their effecti...

Podcast Episode Summary In this episode of CarePoints, Kenny Schiff chats with Stryker's Peter Kraslawsky and Lone Star Communication's Jonathon Murphy, where they discuss the integration of Stryker's Vocera wearable communications platform with Rauland's educational platform, Telecenter U—an integration that aims to enhance communication and life safety in educational institutions. Their discussi...

Podcast Episode Summary  In this episode of CarePoints, Kenny Schiff interviews digital health specialists John Elms and Brian McAlpine about the role of middleware and clinical communication and collaboration (CC&C) in the hospital enterprise. They explore the evolution of connected devices and workflows, the challenges in managing medical device alarms and alerts, and the impact of accidental ar...

Episode Description In today's episode , Kenny Schiff sits down with Myron Wallace, founder of Cirkel Consulting Group, and discusses the challenges healthcare organizations face when integrating new mobile devices into their facilities. Myron provides insights into the differences in implementation between iPhones and pur p ose-built devices such as Zebra and Spectralink , the special technology...

Episode Description   In this episode of CarePoints , host Kenny Schiff sits down with Vizabli's Ron Nelson and Sarah Cannon . They discuss how Ron co-founded Vizabli to address the need for an acute care engagement solution that integrates data from multiple healthcare systems into a single platform that can serve clinical staff, patients and their families. Vizabli's solution goes beyond traditi...

Episode Summary  Carl Cox and Kyryll Keydanskyy are a bit of an unlikely pair.  With over fifty years of experience in the healthcare industry, Carl was a key player in early nurse call system innovation in the 1970s. Because he's seen how far healthcare technology has come since then, he has a firm grasp on what is already working well for caregivers and healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs)....

Episode Description In the newest episode of CarePoints, host Kenny Schiff interviews Jeff Richard, the new president of the Alairo Solutions Group, along with Justin Bailey, Lone Star's R&D Director and CTO. The y discuss Lone Star's legacy in healthcare its investment in innovation and expanded consultative services , and how the newly integrated Al ai ro Solutions will use its A.I.-assisted fal...

Episode Description In th e latest episode of CarePoints, Kenny Schiff interviews Jen n Upton, co-founder of Mate, a circadian rhythm lighting company ; and healthcare innovations specialist Cliff Switzer, of Lone Star Communications . The three discuss the background and inspiration behind Mate, the concept of circadian rhythm and its impact on sleep (and on the bottom line) , the current lightin...

Episode Summary What's the best way to leverage new AI-driven technological advances to improve patient care and safety? The answer is so straightforward that it's a shock more healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs) don't. But SaaS-based vision AI pioneer IntelliSee is on a mission to change that. IntelliSee leverages existing camera systems across healthcare facilities and builds AI-driven hard...

Episode Summary In today's world of ever-evolving healthcare needs, nurse leaders are being asked to juggle more responsibilities than ever before. So it makes sense that many of these busy professionals would hesitate to add another commitment, like membership in a professional organization, to their respective plates.  However, according to Drs. Susan Hernandez and Donna Montgomery, the benefits...