Manual, error-prone whiteboards are still the standard outside most patient rooms. IPORT, Apple iPad, and EHR-integrated apps like Epic Monitor are replacing them with real-time, always-accurate digital door signs, automatically updated with zero nurse effort required.
The hidden cost of the whiteboard
Whiteboards outside patient rooms rely entirely on nursing staff to stay current. Every update is manual, time-consuming, and one distraction away from being out of date, leaving caregivers walking into rooms without critical information about the patient inside.
With 60% of acute care nurses reporting burnout and 25% planning to exit the field entirely, asking nurses to maintain manual door signage is not just inefficient, it is unsustainable.
The IPORT digital door sign: a live, always-accurate clinical dashboard outside every room.
Four reasons facilities are making the switch now
A single iPad mounted outside a patient room becomes a real-time clinical dashboard. Care teams get an at-a-glance overview before they even open the door.
Data flows directly from the hospital's EHR via Epic Monitor, so isolation status, PPE requirements, allergies, and fall risks update without a single manual edit.
Care teams focus on care, not hunting information or updating boards. One health system returned 3,000+ nursing hours annually.
Runs on iPad, hardware facilities often already own, with flexible IPORT cases and mounts for every environment. Simple to configure and scale.
Everything a caregiver needs before they open the door
Clear, real-time communication about care plans, safety precautions, and care team details also keeps patients and families informed, reducing anxiety and building confidence in their care. Studies show over 70% of healthcare facilities reported increased patient satisfaction after implementing digital signage.
Ready to retire the whiteboard? IPORT's healthcare team works with clinical and IT leadership to design and deploy digital door sign solutions that fit your facility's workflow, EHR system, and aesthetic.
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