Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) in Healthcare Settings
Real-time location system (RTLS) is a solution-ready package enabling the immediate location tracking and status monitoring of medical equipment, staff, and patients. The healthcare sector strives to improve patient experiences, reduce delays, and maintain a high quality of care. Using Ultra-Wide band (UWB) RTLS, healthcare providers can identify, locate, and track assets and resources; yielding a productive, efficient, and safe work environment.
RTLS can help to create a safer and more efficient workplace in nursing homes, health management centers, and hospitals. Locate, track, analyze, and view workplace from a new perspective. Things that were out of your control in the past can now be presented as data.
What is UWB RTLS?
- UWB-based RTLS enables precise tracking of assets within a physical space.
- Tracked assets are equipped with small UWB devices called tags.
- These tags emit UWB radio signals, allowing accurate location tracking.
- The infrastructure includes strategically placed anchors throughout the facility.
Benefits of UWB RTLS in Healthcare:
- Accurate Asset Location: UWB RTLS accurately locates medical equipment in real time.
- Status Monitoring: It tracks whether assets are idle or in use.
- Zone Alerts: Receive alerts when assets enter or leave restricted zones.
Efficiency and Cost Reduction:
- By minimizing manual tracking and human errors, UWB RTLS enhances equipment management.
- It ensures that medical assets are where they need to be, improving patient outcomes.
- Historical data on asset movement informs resource management and decision-making.
RTLS Benefits
Accuracy Locating
30cm accuracy, The best accuracy among all locating technologies
Low Interference
Using 3.1GHz~10.6GHz RF band, no interference with other RF band below 2.4GHz
High Integrability
Integrates with MES, WMS, or ERP via API to extend the functionality
Geofencing
Restricting personnel access and protect valuable assets
System Architecture
Benefits
UWB RTLS Asset Management Application:
- Reduce asset misplacement and optimize equipment use
- Prevent equipment loss and theft using entry/exit monitoring
- Instantaneous inventory reporting of tagged assets
Ultra-wideband (UWB) Products: