Before implementing Connexall, Grand River staff depended on a variety of creative, albeit manual, solutions to ensure device functionality, patient safety and security. The trouble was that these solutions were not automated, and the success of these strategies often depended on human intervention and memory or well-placed notes. Budget constraints are always a challenge for administrators, but Grand River Hospital saw the potential to use the power of Connexall to integrate disparate technology without the cost of investing in all-new equipment.