--- title: Blog - General Devices | Natalie Gardenhigh description: Natalie Gardenhigh is a Marketing Specialist at General Devices. She joined GD in 2021 as a Marketing Intern and now supports healthcare innovation through strategic communication and content development. Natalie holds a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Northeastern State University. --- [![General Devices](https://blog.general-devices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/General_Devices_2024/images/GD-Main-Logo-White-WordPress.png?width=44&height=32&name=GD-Main-Logo-White-WordPress.png "General Devices")](https://general-devices.com/) [About GD ▾](https://general-devices.com/about-us/) - [GD Solution Suite](https://general-devices.com/gd-solution-suite/) - [Find Your Regional Manager](https://general-devices.com/find-your-rep/) [Who We Serve ▾](https://general-devices.com/who-we-serve/) - [Hospitals](https://general-devices.com/hospitals/) - [EMS](https://general-devices.com/ems/) - [Healthcare Network](https://general-devices.com/healthcare-network/) [Customer Support ▾](https://general-devices.com/customer-support/) - [Technical Support](https://general-devices.com/technical-support/) - [Customer Success](https://general-devices.com/customer-success/) [News & Resources ▾](https://general-devices.com/resources/) - [Blogs](https://general-devices.com/blogs/) - [Press Releases](https://general-devices.com/press-releases/) - [Customer Stories](https://general-devices.com/customer-stories/) [Schedule A Demo](https://general-devices.com/schedule-a-demo/) # Blog - General Devices [Blog](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/blog), [First Responders](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/first-responders), [GD CAREpoint ED Workstation](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/gd-carepoint-ed-workstation), [Healthcare Team Communications](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/healthcare-team-communications), [GD e-Bridge Communication Platform](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/gd-e-bridge-communication-platform) ## [Improving EMS Communication During Disasters](https://blog.general-devices.com/improving-ems-communication-during-disasters) During high-volume events, EMS communication becomes the backbone of emergency response. 1 minute read [Read More](https://blog.general-devices.com/improving-ems-communication-during-disasters) [Blog](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/blog), [First Responders](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/first-responders), [GD CAREpoint ED Workstation](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/gd-carepoint-ed-workstation), [Healthcare Team Communications](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/healthcare-team-communications), [GD e-Bridge Communication Platform](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/gd-e-bridge-communication-platform) ## [What Emergency Preparedness Looks Like: Patient Tracking and Coordination](https://blog.general-devices.com/what-emergency-preparedness-looks) When disaster strikes, hospitals don’t fail because of lack of effort. They struggle because... 2 minute read [Read More](https://blog.general-devices.com/what-emergency-preparedness-looks) [Blog](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/blog), [First Responders](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/first-responders), [GD CAREpoint ED Workstation](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/gd-carepoint-ed-workstation), [Healthcare Team Communications](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/healthcare-team-communications), [GD e-Bridge Communication Platform](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/gd-e-bridge-communication-platform) ## [Red Flags to Avoid in Stroke and Cardiac Care Platforms](https://blog.general-devices.com/red-flags-to-avoid-in-stroke-and-cardiac-care-platforms) When evaluating stroke and cardiac platforms, workflow reliability matters more than... 1 minute read [Read More](https://blog.general-devices.com/red-flags-to-avoid-in-stroke-and-cardiac-care-platforms) [Blog](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/blog), [First Responders](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/first-responders), [GD CAREpoint ED Workstation](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/gd-carepoint-ed-workstation), [Healthcare Team Communications](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/healthcare-team-communications), [GD e-Bridge Communication Platform](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/gd-e-bridge-communication-platform) ## [How to Measure ROI for Emergency Communication Upgrades](https://blog.general-devices.com/how-to-measure-roi) Emergency communication upgrades should be evaluated on workflow performance not just hardware... 2 minute read [Read More](https://blog.general-devices.com/how-to-measure-roi) [Blog](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/blog), [First Responders](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/first-responders), [GD CAREpoint ED Workstation](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/gd-carepoint-ed-workstation), [Healthcare Team Communications](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/healthcare-team-communications), [GD e-Bridge Communication Platform](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/gd-e-bridge-communication-platform) ## [How Telehealth Tools Improve Stroke and Cardiac Outcomes](https://blog.general-devices.com/how-telehealth-tools-improve-stroke-and-cardiac-outcomes) Telehealth is most powerful when it integrates directly into activation workflows — not when it... 1 minute read [Read More](https://blog.general-devices.com/how-telehealth-tools-improve-stroke-and-cardiac-outcomes) [Blog](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/blog), [First Responders](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/first-responders), [GD CAREpoint ED Workstation](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/gd-carepoint-ed-workstation), [Healthcare Team Communications](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/healthcare-team-communications), [GD e-Bridge Communication Platform](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/gd-e-bridge-communication-platform) ## [Reducing Consult Delays: How to Improve Specialty Response Times](https://blog.general-devices.com/reducing-consult-delays-how-to-improve-specialty-response-times) Specialty consults are essential to timely care—but in many hospitals, consult workflows still rely... 2 minute read [Read More](https://blog.general-devices.com/reducing-consult-delays-how-to-improve-specialty-response-times) [Blog](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/blog), [First Responders](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/first-responders), [GD CAREpoint ED Workstation](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/gd-carepoint-ed-workstation), [Healthcare Team Communications](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/healthcare-team-communications), [GD e-Bridge Communication Platform](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/gd-e-bridge-communication-platform) ## [Reducing EMS Wall Time: Practical Steps to Improve ED Handoffs](https://blog.general-devices.com/reducing-ems-wall-time) EMS teams are responding quickly, providing high-quality care in the field, and arriving ready to... 2 minute read [Read More](https://blog.general-devices.com/reducing-ems-wall-time) [Blog](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/blog), [GD CAREpoint ED Workstation](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/gd-carepoint-ed-workstation), [Community Paramedicine](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/community-paramedicine), [Healthcare Team Communications](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/healthcare-team-communications), [GD e-Bridge Communication Platform](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/gd-e-bridge-communication-platform), [Rural Healthcare](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/rural-healthcare) ## [Regional Patient Transfer Coordination: Faster Decisions, Better Outcomes](https://blog.general-devices.com/regional-patient-transfer-coordination-faster-decisions-better-outcomes) Regional healthcare teams are expected to coordinate fast decisions across complex networks: 2 minute read [Read More](https://blog.general-devices.com/regional-patient-transfer-coordination-faster-decisions-better-outcomes) [Blog](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/blog), [Hospitals](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/hospitals), [GD CAREpoint ED Workstation](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/gd-carepoint-ed-workstation), [Healthcare Team Communications](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/healthcare-team-communications), [GD e-Bridge Communication Platform](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/gd-e-bridge-communication-platform), [Health Technology](https://blog.general-devices.com/tag/health-technology) ## [Patient Flow Metrics: 5 KPIs Every Hospital Should Track](https://blog.general-devices.com/patient-flow-metrics-5-kpis) Hospitals don’t usually have an effort problem. They have a workflow visibility problem. 2 minute read [Read More](https://blog.general-devices.com/patient-flow-metrics-5-kpis) [![General Devices](https://blog.general-devices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/General_Devices_2024/images/GD-Main-Logo-White-WordPress.png?width=146&height=107&name=GD-Main-Logo-White-WordPress.png "General Devices")](https://general-devices.com/) [](https://www.linkedin.com/company/1019900) [](https://www.instagram.com/general.devices/) [](https://www.youtube.com/user/GeneralDevicesVideos) [](https://www.facebook.com/GeneralDevices/) ### About GD - [GD Solution Suite](https://general-devices.com/gd-solution-suite/) - [Find Your Regional Managers](https://general-devices.com/find-your-rep/) ### Who We Serve - [Hospitals](https://general-devices.com/hospitals/) - [EMS](https://general-devices.com/ems/) - [Healthcare Network](https://general-devices.com/healthcare-network/) ### Customer Support - [Technical Support](https://general-devices.com/technical-support/) - [Customer Success](https://general-devices.com/customer-success/) ### News & Resources - [Press Releases](https://general-devices.com/press-releases/) - [Blogs](https://general-devices.com/blogs/) - [Customer Stories](https://general-devices.com/customer-stories/) ### Contact Us - [Email Us](mailto:innovation@general-devices.com) - [Schedule a Demo](https://general-devices.com/schedule-a-demo/) - 1000 River St. Ridgefield, NJ 07657 - [201-313-7075](tel:201-313-7075) **Hours of Operation (ET):** Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed © 2026 General Devices, Inc. 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