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first published week of: 05/22/2017
The Department of Veterans Affairs is looking for an app that can provide veterans, visitors and staff with turn-by-turn navigation, both indoors and out, at its medical facilities.
The goal of the MyVA Way app is to offer 24/7 navigational assistance to the different floors, buildings and outpatient clinics associated with VA Medical Centers. According to a request for information, the VA expects such an app would not only decrease confusion in areas that are difficult to locate but also reduce the load on front-desk staff.
The application, which must operate without an internet connection on both iOS and Android devices, would quickly locate the desired location and provide routes based on the user’s current location. Bluetooth beacons would be strategically placed throughout the campus to determine the user’s precise location. Besides providing directions to doctor’s offices and testing facilities, the application would also include building entrance/exits, restrooms, cafes, gift shop, pharmacy, chapel, library, elevators and stairwells. Read full story at GCN…