Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) have emerged as a game-changing technology that is revolutionizing patient safety in hospitals. RTLS technology is not just transforming but elevating the very essence of care within the walls of hospitals.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), millions of patients are harmed every year due to unsafe healthcare practices, making patient safety a global health concern. Therefore, it’s imperative to continually improve patient safety measures.
Combining hardware and software, RTLS capability enables the real-time tracking of assets and people within defined areas. Leveraging technologies such as RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS, RTLS offers precise, real-time location information.
Let’s take a look at how to prevent patient wandering and enhance emergency nurse calls, which are among the most important topics in patient safety.
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