Overview

The healthcare and social assistance industry is a diverse and vital sector of the economy that encompasses a wide range of services and organizations dedicated to promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of individuals and communities. This industry is primarily focused on delivering healthcare services, providing support, and facilitating access to medical care and social services.

Depending on specific features and functions, GAO Tek’s Infrared Thermometers & Cameras are sometimes referred to as IR Thermometers, Non-contact Thermometers, Temperature Guns, Infrared Temperature Sensors, IR Temperature Probes, Thermal Scanners, IR Heat Detectors, IR Temp Guns, Infrared Heat Sensors, Laser Thermometers, Thermal Cameras, Infrared Imaging Cameras, IR Imaging Devices, Thermographic Cameras, Thermal Imaging Systems, Heat Vision Cameras, IR Thermal Scanners, Infrared Spectrum Cameras, IR Imaging Technology, Thermal Sensing Cameras.

GAO Tek’s Infrared thermometers & cameras have the following applications in healthcare and social assistance industry:

Fever Screening and Monitoring: Infrared thermometers are widely used for quick and non-contact temperature checks. They have been particularly valuable in screening individuals for fever, which is a common symptom of infectious diseases, including COVID-19. These thermometers can be deployed at healthcare facility entrances, airports, nursing homes, and other places to identify potential cases and prevent the spread of illness.
Hospital and Clinical Use: Infrared thermometers are employed in healthcare settings to monitor patients’ body temperature without direct contact, reducing the risk of cross-contamination between patients. This is especially important in intensive care units (ICUs) and isolation wards.
Thermal Imaging for Diagnosis: Infrared cameras can capture thermal images of the human body, revealing variations in skin temperature. This technology has been used to identify potential sources of infection, inflammation, and circulation problems. It can aid in diagnosing conditions such as deep vein thrombosis, breast cancer, and diabetic foot ulcers.
Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring: Infrared thermometers and cameras are integrated into telemedicine setups, enabling remote monitoring of patients’ vital signs, including temperature. Healthcare providers can assess patients’ conditions from a distance, especially for those in home-based care or quarantine.
Occupational Health and Safety: Infrared cameras are used in healthcare facilities to monitor the body temperature of staff and visitors, ensuring a safe environment. This helps in identifying individuals with elevated temperatures who may pose a risk to patients and colleagues.
Social Assistance Services: Infrared thermometers and cameras are also valuable tools in social assistance services, where vulnerable populations may require monitoring. For instance, they can be used in shelters and care facilities to check the temperature of homeless individuals or those in group living arrangements.
Contact Tracing and Epidemiological Research: Infrared cameras can assist in contact tracing efforts by identifying individuals who may have been in close proximity to someone with a fever. This information is crucial for controlling the spread of infectious diseases and conducting epidemiological research.
Mass Gatherings and Event Screening: Infrared thermometers and cameras are used at events, conferences, and large gatherings to screen attendees quickly and efficiently for fever, helping organizers maintain a safe environment.
Public Transportation and Travel: Infrared thermometers are deployed at transportation hubs like airports and train stations to screen travelers for elevated temperatures. This is especially relevant for international travel to prevent the spread of contagious diseases.
Agricultural and Food Safety: Infrared thermometers are also used in social assistance programs related to food distribution and safety, ensuring that food is stored and served at appropriate temperatures, minimizing the risk of foodborne illnesses

More information on Infrared thermometers & cameras and their applications in other industries can be found on this page.

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GAO Tek’s targeted markets are North America, particularly the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Europe. Hence, in addition to English, this website gaotek.com is offered in other major languages of North America and Europe such as Spanish, French, German, Italian, Polish, Ukrainian, Romanian, Russian, Dutch, Turkish, Greek, Hungarian, Swedish, Czech, Portuguese, Serbian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Slovak, Catalan, Lithuanian, Bosnian, Galician, Slovene, Latvian, Estonian, Welsh, Icelandic, and Irish.

Complying With Healthcare and Social Assistance Industry Standards

GAO Tek’s infrared thermometers & cameras comply or help our customers comply with the industry standards such as:

ISO 80601-2-56:2017
IEC 80601-2-59:2017
ASTM E1965-98 (Reapproved 2017)
FDA Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff
ASHRAE Standard 160-2016
EN 80601-2-59:2019
CDC Guidelines
Health Canada Guidance
FDA 510(k) Clearance

Complying with Government Regulations

GAO Tek’s infrared thermometers & cameras comply or help our customers comply with the U.S. government regulations such as:

FDA Regulations
FDA Enforcement Policy for Infrared Thermometers During COVID-19
CDC Guidelines for Fever Screening
OSHA Regulations
HIPAA
State and Local Regulations
Telemedicine Regulations
Public Health Emergency Declarations

GAO Tek’s infrared thermometers & cameras comply or help our clients comply with the Canadian regulations such as:

Health Canada Regulations for Medical Devices.
Health Canada Guidance Documents.
CSA Group (Canadian Standards Association).
Radiocommunication Act and Industry Canada Regulations.
PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act).
Provincial and Territorial Regulations.
PHAC (Public Health Agency of Canada) Guidelines.
Provincial Health Authorities.

GAO Tek’s infrared thermometers & cameras comply or help our clients comply with the Mexican regulations such as:

COFEPRIS
Norma Oficial Mexicana (NOM)
Privacy Regulations
COVID-19 Response Guidelines
Import and Export Regulations
Telemedicine Regulations
Local and State Regulations

GAO Tek’s infrared thermometers & cameras comply or help our clients comply with the European regulations such as:

Medical Devices Regulation (MDR)
In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR)
CE Marking
ISO Standards
Data Protection Regulations
Local Health Authorities
Telemedicine and eHealth Regulations
ISO 13485
Post-Market Surveillance

Case Studies of Infrared Thermometers & Cameras In Healthcare And Social Assistance Industry

Infrared thermometers & cameras are sometimes called as IR Thermometers, Non-contact Thermometers, Temperature Guns, Infrared Temperature Sensors, IR Temperature Probes, Thermal Scanners, IR Heat Detectors, IR Temp Guns, Infrared Heat Sensors, Laser Thermometers, Thermal Cameras, Infrared Imaging Cameras, IR Imaging Devices, Thermographic Cameras, Thermal Imaging Systems, Heat Vision Cameras, IR Thermal Scanners, Infrared Spectrum Cameras, IR Imaging Technology, Thermal Sensing Cameras.

Here are some practical examples of using infrared thermometers & cameras in healthcare and social assistance industry:

Boston Children’s Hospital is using infrared thermometers to screen patients for fevers at its emergency department. This has helped to reduce the risk of spreading infection and has also improved the efficiency of the triage process.

Mount Sinai Health System is using infrared cameras to monitor the temperatures of patients in its intensive care units. This helps to ensure that patients are not developing fevers, which can be a sign of infection.

The Visiting Nurse Association of New York is using infrared thermometers to check the temperatures of homebound patients. This helps to identify patients who may be developing an illness and need to be seen by a doctor.

The Hebrew Home at Riverdale is using infrared cameras to monitor the temperatures of residents in its long-term care facilities. This helps to prevent the spread of infection and improve the quality of care for residents.

The University of Vermont Medical Center is using infrared thermometers to screen patients for fevers at its outpatient clinics. This has helped to reduce the risk of spreading infection and has also improved the efficiency of the check-in process.

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, Texas is using infrared cameras to monitor the temperatures of patients in its intensive care units. This helps to ensure that patients are not developing fevers, which can be a sign of infection.

The Visiting Nurse Association of South Carolina is using infrared thermometers to check the temperatures of homebound patients. This helps to identify patients who may be developing an illness and need to be seen by a doctor.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital is using infrared thermometers to screen patients for fevers at its outpatient clinics. This has helped to reduce the risk of spreading infection and has also improved the efficiency of the check-in process.

St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto is using infrared cameras to monitor the temperatures of patients in its emergency department. This helps to reduce the risk of spreading infection and has also improved the efficiency of the triage process.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto is using infrared thermometers to check the temperatures of patients in its operating rooms. This helps to ensure that patients are not developing a fever during surgery, which can be a sign of infection.

Caressant Care is a long-term care provider that uses infrared cameras to monitor the temperatures of residents in its facilities across Ontario. This helps to keep residents safe and prevent the spread of infection.

GAO RFID Inc. RFID Hardware ,a sister company of GAO Tek Inc., is ranked as a top 10 RFID supplier in the world. Its RFID, BLE, and IoT products have also been widely used in healthcare and social assistance industry.

RFID for Healthcare

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Use Of Infrared Thermometers & Cameras with Leading Software and Cloud Services In Healthcare And Social Assistance Industry

GAO Tek has used or has facilitated its customers to use GAO’s infrared thermometers & cameras with some of the leading software and cloud services in their applications. Examples of such leading software and cloud services include:

Thermal Imaging Analysis Software
Patient Monitoring Software
Electronic Health Records (EHR) Systems
Telemedicine Platforms
Fever Screening Software
Data Analysis and Reporting Tools
Infection Control and Tracking Software
Facility Management Software
Compliance and Regulatory Software
Security and Access Control Systems
Environmental Monitoring Software
Custom Solutions
Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Microsoft Azure.
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
IBM Watson IoT.
GE Healthcare Edison.
Oracle Cloud
TIBCO Cloud.

GAO Tek’s infrared thermometers & cameras and their applications in other industries are listed on this page.

Environmental Infrared Thermometers & Cameras

Other related products can be found at this category page.

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Meeting Customers’ Demands

Large Choice of Products

In order to satisfy the diversified needs of their corporate customers, GAO Tek Inc. and its sister company GAO RFID Inc. together offer a wide choice of testing and measurement devices, network products, RFID, BLE, IoT, and drones.

Fast Delivery

To shorten the delivery to our customers, GAO has maintained a large stock of its products and is able to ship overnight within continental U.S. and Canada, and fast delivery to Mexico and Europe from the nearest warehouse.

Local to Our Customers

We are located in both the U.S. and Canada. We travel to customers’ premises if necessary. Hence, we provide a very strong local support to our customers in North America, particularly the U.S., Canada and Mexico and Europe. Furthermore, we have built partnerships with some integrators, consulting firms and other service providers in different cities to further strengthen our services. Here are some of the service providers in healthcare and social assistance industry we have worked with to serve our joint customers:

Cerner Corporation
Epic Systems Corporation
McKesson Corporation
Allscripts Healthcare Solutions
Athenahealth
Change Healthcare
Cognizant
Deloitte
IBM Watson Health
Optum (Part of UnitedHealth Group)
HCL Technologies
NTT Data
CTG (Computer Task Group, Inc.)
Accenture
Leidos
Wipro
Infosys
Cognosante
DXC Technology
General Electric Healthcare (GE Healthcare)
TELUS Health
McKesson Canada
Allscripts Canada
HEXOLOGY
Intrahealth Canada
QHR Technologies

GAO Has Many Customers In Healthcare And Social Assistance Industry

The products from both GAO Tek Inc. and GAO RFID Inc. have been widely used in the healthcare and social assistance industry by many customers, including some leading companies. Here is more information on applications of GAO RFID Inc.’s infrared thermometers & cameras in healthcare and social assistance industry.

RFID for Healthcare

RFID Systems By Industry

Here are some of GAO’s customers in healthcare and social assistance: