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The latest travel trend to emerge is vaccine vacations. As destinations look for new and exciting hooks to attract visitors, the prospect of vaccine tourism is a compelling proposition. As some travel requires proof of vaccination, these destinations are opening themselves to getting vaccinated with a view. Those who sign up would typically need to remain for several weeks to receive the necessary doses. States like Nevada and Oklahoma are getting into the mix by opening to those seeking vaccinations. The Southern Nevada Health District released statistics showing people from Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and Guam have visited to receive their vaccine. By partnering with local health organizations and tourism boards, these destinations view re-opening as a service to help the public health crisis and jump-start local travel and tourism. These destinations are differentiating themselves from other areas with a drastically unique experience. Given the captive audience, vaccines require a minimum of 17 days; the stays are not a quick weekend getaway. But the visit opens themselves to a more significant local experience. Being able to enjoy an extended stay provides an opportunity to get away from the typical destinations to dine at great hidden gems or visit sites off …
Vaccination efforts are underway worldwide. As larger numbers of the population are vaccinated, travel will pickup. Hotels and other locations renting rooms will need to establish protocols for whether they require vaccination IDs and what constitutes a valid ID. It’s a process that will be a challenge. With a mish-mash of requirements establishing a single standard will be difficult. During the early phase of the pandemic, a few countries discussed the idea of an “immunity passport” for people who had recovered. Public and scientific opinion diverged, and the idea was all but abandoned. In the time since, several organizations, including WHO, worked on developing vaccination tracking systems. Even as late as January 15, during a January 15 meeting of the WHO’s Emergency Committee on COVID-19 did not recommend requiring proof of vaccination or immunity for international travel. Several countries like Denmark, India, and Israel are developing systems to issue special passports that indicate vaccination status. Others require negative tests before boarding a plane. Vaccination is not a guarantee of safety. But it’s encouraging to see worldwide wins due to immunization, distancing, and other safety precautions. But the question remains. As vaccines become widely available, will you require proof before a …
Did you know Monscierge provides the only Apple TV-compatible pillow speaker/call light remote? Navigating and listening to television is extremely easy. Working in combination with our Apple TV solution, the pillow speaker works with nearly any nurse call system installed in hospitals, clinics, or other healthcare locations. Monscierge worked extensively with numerous hospitals to ensure a smooth and seamless installation. In most cases, installation is plug and play. The pillow speaker is the perfect companion to Monscierge’s Apple TV for Health. Our Apple TV solution provides a fully-managed in-room solution that brings live TV, on-site information and features, local recommendations, events, plus health and wellness activities. Monscierge’s mission with Apple TV is to provide a sense of familiarity and home by allowing patients access to information, movies, music, and entertainment while ensuring a safe and secure environment. Have questions or want to learn more? Learn more about the Apple TV Pillow Speaker. Learn more about Apple TV for Healthcare.
We’re suddenly in a new world. Current worldwide events have changed the way we need to engage with others. After considering this for a little bit, we realized changing the way face-to-face interactions occur was something we do every day. And with that, our latest product Connect Video was born. We built Connect Video from the ground up by leveraging much of our existing technology. One of our primary goals was ensuring patient and staff privacy, and the other was helping solve healthcare patient intake and communication issues. When a patient starts a video chat, they’re able to see and hear a real person on the other end engage in the humanistic side that’s often missing from digital interactions. A byproduct of this engagement is that personal protective equipment (PPE) no longer needs to be used for these engagements and can be saved for others in need. By leveraging video communication intake specialists, staff members and others can maintain a physical distance, which lessens their chances of infection. Together these savings allow the creation of a safer environment for healthcare workers and their patients. On the front of our webpage, our tagline is “start better guest relationships.” Increase communication and …
Over the recent past, the healthcare industry has begun looking to hospitality for insights into better patient care. After all, who better than the hotel industry to lead the way in making people feel more comfortable in unfamiliar surroundings? Technology plays a major role in measuring and reporting patient satisfaction, proving means for healthcare leaders to ensure the best care patients as well as their families. This is important for the wellbeing of those under care as well as Medicare reimbursement Our client, Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, has successfully used the Monscierge Connect app as an excellent way to provide high-quality care for patients and their families. This app provides menus for patients as well as direct links to patient health portals and valet services. Additionally, family members can access local information such as nearby places to eat, hotels, and maps to help them become acquainted with what is often a new town. Over the coming weeks we will be talking more about using technology to bring hospitality to healthcare. To see this in action, check out Mercy Hospital OKC’s app in the App Store.