Every second matters in today’s healthcare setting, and clinicians do their best work when they have the best tools. iPad devices are intuitive, secure, easy to deploy and manage. And with powerful Apple-designed chips, iPad is driving mobility in healthcare, cost savings in training and device consolidation, and making it easier for IT to manage and deploy devices. In this blog, we dive into the details—and describe how Zones’ managed services for Apple devices help support your iPad journey and clinicians every step of the way.
The newest iPad Air and iPad Pro are revolutionizing the way healthcare professionals work, providing versatility, portability, and ease of use so clinicians can get it all done, especially on the go. And the intuitive interface, stunning display, ultrafast WiFi 6E, advanced cameras on the front and back, and all-day battery life enable smooth communication and coordination among care teams.
In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, clinicians need tools that help them be productive and efficient with their time, whether they’re at the hospital or managing patients remotely. With iPad and thousands of healthcare apps available in the App Store ecosystem, healthcare providers can streamline their work and deliver better care.
In addition to enhancing clinician capabilities, Apple lays down a robust framework for an IT department. These three essential pillars streamline iPad deployment, support, and sustained success:
Secure software requires a foundation of security built into hardware. That’s why iPad and other Apple devices have security capabilities designed into silicon. And this security extends across devices, apps, the networks, and services. Apple believes that privacy is a fundamental human right, so privacy features are also built in to give control over an organization’s information.
And the App Store is a safe and trusted source of apps, and all third-party apps are “sandboxed,” so they’re restricted from accessing files stored by other apps or from making changes to a device. Encryption ensures that data at rest remains secure. For data in transit, Apple products use proven technologies to connect to networks seamlessly and securely, with built-in protection from malware and viruses. See Apple Platform Security guide for more detail: support.apple.com/guide/security
Apple Business Manager is a free web-based portal that works with an MDM solution to streamline device onboarding for a zero-touch deployment. Using this feature when iPad devices are turned on for the first time configures every setting and app needed — automatically, straight out of the box, with no need for time-consuming manual setup. And devices can be deployed in one of two styles: Assigned (to each user) or Shared Device (among users).
Apple provides extensive support options, including Apple Financial Services, offering IT teams the reassurance they need.
Times are tough and keeping up, much less getting ahead, is a never-ending challenge. Drawing in and keeping top talent is essential. Providing clinical teams with tools they love, such as iPad, can enhance employee satisfaction and retention. Additionally, Apple products are designed for durability, offering impressive trade-in value and extended software support, which makes them a smart financial choice. With innovative financing solutions through Apple Financial Services, obtaining these essential devices is easy to do without straining budgets.
To maximize the benefits of iPad in healthcare, Zones offers a complete range of services that can support an organization's digital transformation from Day 0 to the last day:
Whether the goal is to streamline clinical workflows, improve telehealth services, or enhance clinician satisfaction using the newest iPad devices, Zones is the perfect partner to help transform healthcare for the better. Incorporating iPad devices into clinical workflows allows healthcare professionals to enhance mobility and communication, improve documentation efficiency, and deliver patient experiences that meet the needs of modern healthcare.
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Go to apple.com/ipad-air/specs and apple.com/ipad-pro/specs for a complete set.
Compatibility varies by generation. Apps are available on the App Store. Title availability is subject to change. Third-party software sold separately.
1 The display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the 11-inch iPad Air is 10.86 inches, the 11-inch iPad Pro is 11.1 inches, the 13-inch iPad Air is 12.9 inches, and the 13-inch iPad Pro is 13 inches. Actual viewable area is less.
2 Wi‑Fi 6E available in countries and regions where supported.
3 Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/batteries for more information.
4 Paul Hess and Paul Warburton, Clinical Mobility Shared Smart Devices 2024 (Klas Research, 2024).