151 iPads Donated To Stony Brook University Hospital

STONY BROOK, NY — A donation of 151 iPads was made to Stony Brook University Hospital by Phobio, an omnichannel trade-in software provider, the company announced Thursday. The donation is meant to help those on the front lines against the new coronavirus reduce risk of being infected with COVID-19 and boost the efficiency of personal protective equipment, Phobio said in a news release.

The iPads are being used to communicate virtually with patients, including those with language barriers. The iPads also help patients communicate with loved ones while they're isolated.

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Dr. Edward Sun, assistant chief medical officer at Stony Brook University Hospital, said the iPads will benefit workers' ability to take care of patients.

"This incredibly generous gift from Phobio has enabled us to get iPads to patients who don't have their own mobile device," he said in the release provided by Phobio. "We have been able to expand and scale our Inpatient Telehealth services, letting some patients now keep the same iPad for their entire hospital stay. Perhaps most importantly, these devices have given our patients the ability to communicate with their families as we, like most hospitals across the nation, have had to institute a no-visitation policy. For patients who are intubated, we are using these iPads to show families the hard work dedicated to the care of their loved ones."

Phobio sanitized the devices using TB-Cide Quat, a pathogenic disinfectant, which allowed the medical staff at Stony Brook University Hospital to immediately install their telemedicine applications and put the devices to work.

"Phobio is proud to assist Stony Brook University Hospital during this uncertain time," said Stephen Wakeling, co-founder, and CEO of Phobio. "Now more than ever, it is critical to help healthcare personnel and provide vital technology needed to safely care for patients."

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