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Tag: WHICS

Hand-free device enhances BAMC staff communication, safety
November 3, 2017 — The wireless hands-free integrated communications system, or WHICS, worn by many staff members throughout Brooke Army Medical Center may not be able to teleport them to another location, but it allows a faster, more efficient way for staff members to communicate... MORE

Gina Brown uses the wireless hands-free integrated communications system, or WHIICS, to contact another staff member Nov. 1. The Brooke Army Medical Center Information Management Division implemented the WHICS last October, but the system was fully employed Oct. 5 to allow alarms from patient monitors to automatically contact the appropriate personnel through the device.