Beyond cell phones
I still hear a lot of discussion about whether to limit cell phone use within hospitals, but sometimes I think that cell phones are the least of our worries.
I still find that organizations haven't really come to grips with the other communications technologies that are much more likely to result in electromagnetic interference--primarily two-way radios used by security officers, maintenance crews, etc.
Also, emergency response plans for communications system disruptions usually include provisions for a mix of cell phones and two-way radios as backups.
Now I'm not saying that's a bad thing in and of itself, but you have to provide guidelines when staff members use these communication devices. Make sure all related policies and procedures are consistent in their application of any prohibitions, too.
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