At Fully Loaded Electronics, we know how impactful gaming can be for patients in hospitals. Fully Loaded gaming systems come loaded with games and ready to play. We adjust the settings to prevent tampering and can even remove the Wi-Fi. Still, sometimes your console will need a tune-up or you just want to add more games. It can be nice to have someone who knows their way around a console.
Many hospitals struggle to find dedicated tech support for their gaming systems. If you’re in that situation, here are some ways other hospitals have found success:
Options for Finding a Gaming Tech Specialist:
✅ Work with Your IT Department
Ask if someone from IT can be assigned to support your gaming systems. Having a knowledgeable staff member available can make all the difference.
✅ Assign a Child Life Specialist
In some hospitals, a Child Life Specialist takes the lead on maintaining and troubleshooting gaming equipment. They often already understand the therapeutic value of gaming for kids.
✅ Recruit a Volunteer Internally
Check with your volunteer coordinator to see if a current volunteer is familiar with gaming and can assist regularly.
✅ Seek Volunteers from the Community
Ask your volunteer coordinator to recruit a tech-savvy volunteer from a local college, GameStop, Best Buy, or other tech-friendly business. Many gamers love the opportunity to give back to their community.
✅ Explore Gamers Outreach's Player 2 Program
This program connects volunteers with hospitals to play video games with patients. While the program experienced some setbacks during the pandemic, it's still active and worth exploring to find volunteers who can both play with patients and help maintain your gaming systems.
