Resources

Design Tenet: Let Data Scream February 01, 2012 | mHIMSS The data is THE story; it should be front and center to the end user. This tenet provides guidance on giving prominence to the most pertinent pieces of data with limited screen real estate on mobile devices.  More
Security of Mobile Computing Devices in the Healthcare Environment January 05, 2012 | mHIMSS The focus and goal of this paper is to provide an information resource about mobile computing device security to healthcare information technology leaders. This is not meant to be a blueprint for how an organization should deploy mobile computing devices; instead it provides the necessary groundwork for the organization to take the steps to formally define policies, procedures and processes.  More
HIMSS Analytics Database: Hospitals Reporting about Mobile Usage January 05, 2012 | mHIMSS Source: HIMSS Analytics Database October 2011 documenting current industry trends related to mobile technology in the healthcare setting.  More
Definitions of mHealth January 05, 2012 | mHIMSS A collection of mHealth definitions from key healthcare organizations.  More
Design Tenet: Going Mobile December 28, 2011 | mHIMSS This presentation talks about the advantages of mobile platforms for healthcare applications. It outlines new capabilities that do not exist in desktops such as location awareness, touch-based interaction, integrated sensors and communication etc., and new interaction patterns unique to mobile platforms.  More
Design Tenet: Gorillas in the Mist December 21, 2011 | mHIMSS Observe users in their environment. This insight into the drivers and motivators of user behavior in healthcare setting gives us the ‘Aha’ moments for design, and clear direction of where to take the product.  More
Design Tenet: What Interface December 14, 2011 | mHIMSS With limited real estate, every element must be necessary and efficient. This tenet provides design best practices for getting the interface out of the way so users accomplish their work.  More
2011 mHIMSS Mobile Technology Survey December 05, 2011 | mHIMSS This study provides information on a multitude of aspects related to mobile and wireless technology in health care organizations including general use of mobile technology, access to patient data, means for securing information, and the benefits and barriers to use.  More
Open mHealth November 17, 2011 | mHIMSS Mobile phones are proximate, personalized, and affordable. By continuously interacting with and measuring user activity, they can support chronic disease prevention and management as part of daily life, 24x7.  More
Design Tenet: Type Less and Less Type November 17, 2011 | mHIMSS Typography is the visual hierarchy for words. It’s the interface design for text, critical for readability and scanning.  More