B-Y-O-D stands for “Bring Your Own Device". This model allows patients and care partners to use Grand River Hospital's new, free high-speed WiFi network to connect with family and friends outside of the hospital. It also allows for streaming of entertainment services like Netflix.
The majority of our patients and guests are already bringing their own mobile devices to connect with loved ones and to use streaming services for entertainment. This is a trend seen at many hospitals in Canada. Grand River Hospital Foundation has recently launched a free, high-speed WiFi network to support a Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) model as the first phase of our GrandServe program.