We use it for mass notifications in the event of a large-scale incident that's going to impact a number of departments within the hospital. We also use it for notification of specified teams, such as for stroke or heart attack, so that they can be ready and respond accordingly in the event.
The notifications or the simple ability to notify a large number of people at one time by typing a single message, as opposed to having to type that message multiple times, has been the key benefit.
It's beneficial for the organization's business goals or mission. For business goals, communication is key, and the ability to communicate with a large number of people is very beneficial.
Because of the ability to notify specified groups or specialty groups, it has had a positive impact on productivity. They are more readily able to respond and have what they need, when they need it, as opposed to somebody walking in the door and you don't have that notification.
It has saved us time. For example, in the case of a stroke patient, we send out a mass notification for the STEMI team, and they're able to pool the resources and equipment they need in response instead of having to track it down after the fact or in the process of trying to help a patient. So, it has had a positive impact on time.