October 2011
Interactive Hospital Wayfinding System Deployed by Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Beachwood, OH - October 12, 2011 - LogicJunction, Inc., an interactive software development company, has announced the successful deployment of its hospital wayfinding system at the main campus of the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. The interactive system went "live" on August 16, 2011. The system's touch screen display and friendly avatar provides individualized instructions to hospital visitors, patients and staff to help them navigate a complex and growing healthcare campus.
"Making your way around a large hospital is never easy, but it has become a greater challenge during our current campus improvement project," said Leigh Wilcox, Community Relations Coordinator at Sarasota Memorial. "We are in the midst of a $250 million construction project that is changing the face of the hospital. While our staff is always on hand to help visitors from getting lost, our new direction-giving avatar offers an added level of service that adapts instantly to sometimes daily changes."
The LogicJunction Hospital Wayfinding System provides detailed step-by-step directions via interactive touch screen wayfinder stations at key locations in the hospital. Maps and individualized walking instructions are generated for each location. The computerized avatar encourages use with its gentle, reassuring presence. Because the wayfinders employ a "dynamic" mapping technology, they are easily re-located if necessary. More importantly for evolving healthcare campuses and those under construction, the wayfinders' dynamic mapping easily accommodates changes to a structure or pathway, keeping them continually accurate as construction progresses.
"We were impressed by the wayfinders' ability to adapt to our changing campus," said Wilcox. "Initial reaction from staff, physicians and volunteers has been very positive. Our volunteers, which include many seniors, have embraced the technology to help them guide our visitors. We've even given the wayfinders' avatar a name: we call her "Sara," which seemed to be a natural."
Founded in 2000, LogicJunction, Inc. is an interactive software company that creates digital characters to help organizations connect with and educate their users. Headquartered near Cleveland, OH, LogicJunction's patented products and solutions combine these helpful, life-like avatars with artificial intelligence to serve clients in many fields including healthcare, education and insurance.
For more information, call (877) 286-2631 or visit http://www.logicjunction.com. The company is located at 23950 Commerce Park Road, Beachwood, OH 44122.
About Sarasota Memorial Health Care System:
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a regional referral center offering Southwest Florida's greatest breadth and depth of inpatient, outpatient and extended care services, with more than 700,000 patient visits a year. Sarasota Memorial's 806-bed acute care hospital has been recognized repeatedly as one of the nation's largest, safest and best, with superior patient outcomes and a complete continuum of outpatient services– from urgent care walk-in clinics and physician groups, laboratory and diagnostic imaging centers, to home health and skilled nursing & rehabilitation. For information, visit: www.smh.com
Sarasota Memorial Media Relations: Kim Savage (941) 917-6271
September 2011
Hospital Wayfinding System Receives Architect's Choice Award at Healthcare Symposium
Beachwood, OH - September 21, 2011 - LogicJunction, Inc., an interactive software development company specializing in hospital wayfinding technology was presented with the Architect's Choice Symposium Distinction Award at the 2011 Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo. The award was presented by Emily Howard, Editor of Facility Care magazine to Craig Knowles, General Manager of LogicJunction's Wayfinding Division at Chicago's Navy Pier.
"It is very gratifying to be recognized by the healthcare architecture profession for our hospital wayfinding system," said Knowles. "These professionals have realized a significant problem of modern medicine is simply getting lost at the hospital. Our interactive wayfinding technology addresses this problem with a sophisticated yet simple system that easily accommodates ongoing changes to hospital floor plans and facility usage."
The Symposium Distinction Awards were judged by a panel of healthcare architecture experts from throughout the United States. The Architect's Choice Product Award is presented yearly to the product whose design contributes to the enrichment of a healing environment through unique design and operational support.
The LogicJunction Hospital Wayfinding System provides detailed step-by-step directions via interactive touch screen wayfinder stations at key locations in the hospital. Maps and individualized walking instructions are generated for each location. A computerized avatar encourages use with its gentle, reassuring presence. Because the wayfinders employ a "dynamic" mapping technology, they are easily re-located if necessary. More importantly for evolving healthcare campuses and those under construction, the wayfinders' dynamic mapping easily accommodates changes to a structure or pathway, keeping them continually accurate as construction progresses.
Founded in 2000, LogicJunction, Inc. is an interactive software company that creates digital characters to help organizations connect with and educate their users. Headquartered near Cleveland, OH, LogicJunction's patented products and solutions combine these helpful, life-like avatars with artificial intelligence to serve clients in many fields including healthcare, education and insurance.
For more information, call (877) 286-2631 or visit www.logicjunction.com. The company is located at 23950 Commerce Park Road, Beachwood, OH 44122.
June 2011
Interactive Wayfinder for Hospitals to be Displayed at Ohio Hospital Association Annual Meeting
Beachwood, OH - May 13, 2011 - LogicJunction, Inc., an interactive software development company specializing in hospital wayfinding, has announced that it is now a Corporate Partner of the Ohio Hospital Association. The company will exhibit its new interactive wayfinding product at the OHA Annual Meeting, June 13 -15, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio. Nearly 1100 attendees are expected from around the state.
"As a Corporate Partner to the Ohio Hospital Association, LogicJunction is committed to providing the OHA's healthcare industry members a superior level of service," said Craig Knowles, General Manager of LogicJunction's Wayfinding Division. "The LogicJunction Hospital Wayfinder has proven itself as a significant advancement for in-hospital communication, and is serving as a highly-visible commitment to improved patient experience by the hospitals that have already employed it."
Interactive Wayfinder systems from LogicJunction are not to be confused with traditional interactive kiosks, digital signage or other standard hospital building directories. The human-friendly, touch-screen systems from LogicJunction can provide individualized, step-by-step instructions specific to each spot within an institution. Maps and individual instructions can be printed or sent to a smart phone to provide hard copy support for complex journeys. The Wayfinder's interactive avatar features motion and speech and its appearance can be modified to support a hospital's brand. The Wayfinder also can provide support for a full range of guest services, including shopping, dining, banking, parking and spiritual care. It can also be used to provide on-the-spot employee training to help familiarize new employees with the facility.
A short video showing the LogicJunction Wayfinder system in use at the Cleveland Clinic is available below.
OHA's Corporate Partner program provides opportunities for hospitals to establish and refine relationships with potential suppliers, consultants and other service providers that recognize the vital role of today's hospitals. Through such partnerships, hospital leaders can access additional resources that enhance health service delivery and further support community development.
Founded in 2000, LogicJunction, Inc. is an interactive software company that creates digital characters to help organizations connect with and educate their users. Headquartered near Cleveland, OH, LogicJunction's patented products and solutions combine these helpful, life-like avatars with artificial intelligence to serve clients in many fields including healthcare, education and insurance.
May 2011
LogicJunction: Platinum Sponsor of Cleveland Clinic's Patient Experience Empathy and Innovation Summit
Beachwood, OH - May 13, 2011 - LogicJunction, Inc., an interactive software development company specializing in hospital wayfinding, is a Platinum Sponsor of Cleveland Clinic's Second Annual Patient Experience Summit. The summit, to be held May 22 – 24, 2011, brings together leaders from healthcare, business and academics to discuss the latest trends in patient-centered care. Prominent experts are scheduled to appear in panel discussions addressing improvements to patient experience as a key differentiator within healthcare.
"Logic Junction is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of this major healthcare patient experience conference," said Craig Knowles, General Manager of Logic Junction's Wayfinding Division. "Patient-centered communication has been recognized as a key trend in this emerging discipline, and the LogicJunction Wayfinder has proven itself as a ground-breaking tool for in-hospital communication. Its interactive building directory and wayfinding technology provides unparalleled usability and human-centered design."More information on the Cleveland Clinic's Patient Experience Summit can be found at: http//www.clevelandclinic.org/collective/default.htm.
Interactive Wayfinder systems from LogicJunction are not to be confused with traditional interactive kiosks, digital signage or other standard hospital building directories. The human-friendly, touch-screen systems from LogicJunction can provide individualized, step-by-step instructions specific to each spot within an institution. Maps and individual instructions can be printed or sent to a smart phone to provide hard copy support for complex journeys. The Wayfinder's interactive avatar features motion and speech and its appearance can be modified to support a hospital's brand. The Wayfinder also can provide support for a full range of guest services, including shopping, dining, banking, parking and spiritual care. It can also be used to provide on-the-spot employee training to help familiarize new employees with the facility.
Founded in 2000, LogicJunction, Inc. is an interactive software company that creates digital characters to help organizations connect with and educate their users. Headquartered near Cleveland, OH, LogicJunction's patented products and solutions combine these helpful, life-like avatars with artificial intelligence to serve clients in many fields including healthcare, education and insurance. For more information, call (877) 286-2631 or visit www.logicjunction.com. The company is located at 23950 Commerce Park Road, Beachwood, OH 44122.
April 2011
Interactive Wayfinder showcased by LogicJunction at first healthcare experience design conference
Beachwood, OH - April 14, 2011 - LogicJunction, Inc., an interactive software development company specializing in hospital wayfinding, was a sponsor of the first annual Healthcare Experience Design Conference held in Boston on April 11, 2011. The conference brought together architects, designers, psychologists, hospital patient service experts and other healthcare experience thought leaders from around the country to share insights on how human-centered design can improve the patient experience. The LogicJunction™ Wayfinder was also featured prominently in a presentation by Mary Curran, Senior Director for Special Projects at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. The presentation, titled "Navigating a State of the Art Care Experience," included a demonstration of LogicJunction wayfinding systems employed at the Cleveland Clinic's main campus.
"As part of an initiative to help improve the overall experience in modern wired hospitals, LogicJunction is pleased to have sponsored the inaugural Healthcare Experience Design Conference," said Craig Knowles, General Manager of LogicJunction's Wayfinding Division. "Our Wayfinder is helping to lead interactive building directory and wayfinding technology with its unparalleled usability and human-centered design."
A short video showing the LogicJunction Wayfinder at the Cleveland Clinic is below:
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Interactive wayfinder systems from LogicJunction are not to be confused with traditional interactive kiosks, digital signage or other standard hospital building directories. The human-friendly, touch-screen systems from LogicJunction can provide individualized, step-by-step instructions specific to each spot within an institution. Maps and individual instructions can be printed or sent to a smart phone to provide hard copy support for complex journeys. The Wayfinder's interactive avatar features motion and speech and its appearance can be modified to support a hospital's brand. The Wayfinder also can provide support for a full range of guest services, including shopping, dining, banking, parking and spiritual care. It can also be used to provide on-the-spot employee training to help familiarize new employees with the facility.
Founded in 2000, LogicJunction, Inc. is an interactive software company that creates digital characters to help organizations connect with and educate their users. Headquartered near Cleveland, OH, LogicJunction's patented products and solutions combine these helpful, life-like avatars with artificial intelligence to serve clients in many fields including healthcare, education and insurance.
LogicJunction Inc.
23950 Commerce Park Road
Beachwood, OH 44122
Phone: (877) 286-2631
Fax: (216) 292-6661