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Secure Texting for Pager Replacement

According to a HIMSS research study, over 90% of hospitals still, rely on pagers to coordinate patient care. Unfortunately, this antiquated technology provides only a one-way means of communication, where nurses must waste precious time waiting for a physician to respond to their page and never knowing if they ever received it. That is why we developed Qliq, the best secure texting platform and pager replacement solution that connects doctors and nurses and facilitates true patient-centered communication.

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According to a HIMSS research study, over 90% of hospitals still, rely on pagers to coordinate patient care. Unfortunately, this antiquated technology provides only a one-way means of communication, where nurses must waste precious time waiting for a physician to respond to their page and never knowing if they ever received it. That is why we developed Qliq, the best secure texting platform and pager replacement solution that connects doctors and nurses and facilitates true patient-centered communication.

Here's a little more on how Qliq is different from traditional pagers:

TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION

Unlike traditional pagers, Qliq Secure Texting allows for instant two-way communication between care team members. And since Qliq is HIPAA compliant, your users can safely share patient information for better collaboration.

MESSAGE READ RECEIPT

Each message sent via Qliq Secure Texting displays both delivery and read receipts. No longer do you have to wonder if a doctor received your page.

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QLIQ ASSISTED CALLS

Users of Qliq Secure Texting can quickly place calls to other clinicians and patients directly from the app while keeping their mobile number private.

COST SAVINGS

The costs of maintaining an antiquated pager system while also meeting the needs of text-savvy users can mount up quickly. Since most of your healthcare team already carry smartphones, the cost of pager replacement through the implementation of Qliq Secure Text Messaging for Healthcare is drastically less.Interested in replacing your pagers with Secure Texting? CLICK HERE to request a free demo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about this topic.

Secure texting enables instant two-way communication with read receipts, eliminating the time nurses waste waiting for physician responses. Healthcare teams can communicate in real-time without wondering if messages were received, significantly reducing response times and improving care coordination.

HIPAA-compliant secure texting platforms encrypt all messages and patient information shared between care team members. These systems include features like message delivery tracking, secure user authentication, and audit trails to ensure protected health information remains secure during clinical communications.

Yes, many secure texting platforms include integrated calling features that allow clinicians to place calls directly from the app. These calls keep personal mobile numbers private while enabling seamless voice communication with other care team members and patients when needed.

Hospitals can achieve significant cost savings by eliminating pager lease fees, maintenance costs, and infrastructure expenses. Since most healthcare staff already own smartphones, implementing secure texting requires minimal additional hardware investment while providing superior communication capabilities.

Secure texting platforms display both delivery and read receipts for each message sent between care team members. This feature provides real-time confirmation that critical patient information and clinical communications have been received and viewed by the intended recipient.

Ben Henson

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Ben Henson

Healthcare IT Specialist

Healthcare IT specialist with expertise in HIPAA compliance and secure messaging.

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