Wireless Refresh Project

Moffitt & Long Hospital

Michael KilpatrickMichael Groff

August 7, 2014

Information Technology

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Project Overview

• Two generation upgrade, current technology 9 years old

• Replace existing Cisco with Aruba

• Aruba is new UCSF standard

• Optimized AP placement / coverage

• Wall to wall coverage with the exception of stairwells and elevators.

• 5x greater capacity

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Migration Plan

• Installation of all new access points (APs) and cabling throughout hospital prior to upgrade is in progress.

• Dual Team approach:1. Migration Team – Cutover from Cisco to Aruba.

2. Problem Resolution Team – Resolve any wireless problems related to the upgrade.

• Upgrade will start in basement and move up on a floor-by-floor basis.

• Special planning considerations for ORs and ICUs.

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Communication Plan

• CTG Meeting – Thursday, 8/7

• IT Nursing Committee – Friday, 8/15

• Nursing Leadership Meeting – Thursday, 8/21

• Manager’s Weekly – Friday, 8/22

• IT Notification from ITSD – Monday, 9/8

• Daily Update Notification from ITSD – During migration

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Proposed Schedule

* Flex

• Connectivity issues anticipated during the cutover on each floor.

• IT staff will be on-site to resolve wireless issues during and after the migration.

• IT Command Center will be in effect to coordinate efforts.

Date – Time Floors

9/10 Wednesday – Night Basement, 1

9/11 Thursday – Night 2, 3

9/12 Friday – Night 4, 5 (Long OR closed)

9/13 Saturday – Night 6, 7

9/14 Sunday – Night 8, 9, 10

9/15 Monday – Night 11, 12, 13

9/16 Tuesday – Night 14, 15

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Testing• The following wireless devices have been tested, or will

complete testing, on the Aruba network prior to upgrade:

* Device testing being finalized.

Device TypesAscom phones (i62 and i75) Glucose MeterAndroid device Portable X-Ray deviceHoneywell Dophin scanner Ultrasound DeviceWireless Zebra Printer Portable C-ARM deviceAll WOW models Retinal CameraStandard and newest deployed laptops Zonare ultrasound machineiPhone BACA interpretation system (laptop)iPad EKG Carts *Alaris pump Blood Bank Robot *Philips VS4 monitor Cardio Cart *Sonosite ultrasound machine Work Group Bridge *GE MAC5500 EKG machine Telemedicine Cart *Wireless Capsule Neurons

Thank you.