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Requirements

Before setting up Ward, ensure your facility meets these requirements.

Network Requirements​

  • Internet connectivity - Ward requires an active internet connection for all features
  • Firewall access - Outbound HTTPS (port 443) to Ward's cloud services
  • WebSocket support - Required for real-time dashboard updates

Device Requirements​

Mobile Devices (iOS/Android)​

  • iOS: iPhone or iPad running iOS 15.0 or later
  • Android: Device running Android 10 (API level 29) or later
  • Camera: Required for QR code scanning during EOC rounds
  • Location services: Optional, used for manual proximity override logging

Web Access​

  • Browsers: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge (latest 2 versions)
  • Screen resolution: Minimum 1024x768, recommended 1280x800 or higher

Staff Requirements​

  • Each staff member needs:
    • A unique email address for their account
    • Assignment to at least one unit
    • A role designation (Staff, Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, etc.)

Optional: Sensor Hardware​

For automated proximity verification, fall detection, and elopement prevention:

  • Sensor Hub: Raspberry Pi 4, one per unit — processes wristband data and communicates with Ward
  • Patient Wristbands: BLE wristbands (Minew B7) assigned to patients for proximity, fall detection, and elopement
  • Fixed BLE Receivers (exits): Minew MG4 BLE gateways at unit exits and facility boundaries for elopement detection
  • Fixed BLE Receivers (room doorways): Optional — Minew MG4 gateways at room doorways to enable room-level geofencing and presence confirmation

Without sensors, staff can use manual proximity override with reason documentation.

Optional: EMR Integration​

For EMR connectivity:

  • FHIR R4 or STU3 endpoint for observation/vitals sync
  • HL7 v2.4/2.5 capability for ADT messages (patient census)
  • OAuth2 client credentials for API authentication
  • Network access from Ward to your EMR system

Contact your EMR vendor or IT team to obtain:

  • FHIR base URL and auth URL
  • Client ID and client secret
  • Required scopes for read/write access