Radio frequency identification (RFID) in Healthcare settings

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Radio frequency identification (RFID) “tags” are unobtrusive electronic devices that passively or actively relay their presence to an external reader. Familiar to almost every retail consumer as a technology for inventory control, RFID are used in production environments for real time location services (RTLS). (Frisch, 2010). Healthcare organizations recognizes their utility for tracking everything from surgical supplies and pharmacy prescription containers to admitted patients. (Bouck, 2012) Virtually any device or supply in the healthcare setting could be tagged and monitored.

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center has implemented device location data for infusion pumps that is augmented with data on usage status (in use / available) and disposition (functioning / requires service). (Frisch, 2010). Tracking device use over time provides insight to resource utilization and allows for redistribution according to needs. Frisch and colleagues have further identified areas where RFID use can assist with workflow and optimization drawing on patient and clinical staff identification technology. RFID technology enables real-time tracking of patients and physicians with scalable implementation from large hospitals to small clinics. (Chen, 2012) Data inputs for resource use, demographic, and workflow appear to be a logical complement to Electronic Health Records technology.

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