But unlike most establishments offering free WiFi connectivity to its patrons, CSMC's use of wireless Internet goes beyond mere surfing or casual browsing.

"Our short-term objective for installing wireless Internet on the hospital is to provide Internet connectivity for our people," relates Allen Bacallan, vice president and chief information officer, CSMC. "But our overlying objective is to satisfy the needs of our clinical equipment."

CSMC was able to break barriers in terms of healthcare offerings, specifically in establishing a pioneering network infrastructure that would improve patient safety, deliver better services, and increase employee productivity.

Connecting Doctors

The typical topology of hospitals consists of the main hospital and the medical arts building, which usually houses the doctors' clinics, Bacallan shares.