William Newton Hospital automates patient transfers, freeing physicians and nurses

William Newton Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital in Kansas that serves patients in Winfield, Cowley County and neighboring regions. The nonprofit community general hospital is locally managed and financially self-sufficient, relying entirely on patient revenue and philanthropic support. It is not supported by local taxes and does not receive outside health system assistance.

THE PROBLEM

Things were quite hectic for the hospital,…