Advantages | Disadvantages |
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Low cost | Non-secure channel |
Easy to decontaminate per IPC guidance | Miscommunication between multiple teams sharing the same channel |
Simple to operate | Radio frequencies may be obstructed by hospital structures (e.g. lead lining within radiotherapy departments) |
Can be used while wearing PPE | Specific communication approach required |
Does not rely on telecommunication infrastructure | |
“One to many” communication provides instant access to the whole team |