Case Study: Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital achieves continuous availability of critical systems and data with Stratus Technologies' ftServer

Stratus Ftserver System Helps Remote Alaska Hospital Achieve Continuous Availability Of Critical Systems And Data

Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital (SSMH) is the primary healthcare provider for Alaska’s North Slope, serving a vast, remote area with extreme weather and limited logistics. Faced with the need to keep its RPMS applications and EHR database available at all times—for regulatory compliance, meaningful-use incentives, and to avoid costly downtime that forces staff to revert to paper—SSMH required a highly reliable, low‑maintenance IT solution that could operate independently in an isolated environment.

SSMH implemented a Stratus ftServer 2600 fault‑tolerant system with built‑in virtualization and 24/7 proactive availability management. The solution delivered continuous access to clinical and administrative systems with no unplanned downtime, simplified operations, and minimal upkeep, helping the hospital maintain Joint Commission accreditation, qualify for CMS meaningful‑use funding, and ensure staff can consistently deliver quality patient care.

Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital

Adam Smith

Information Services Director