Healthcare RFID Project Rolling Out At Airedale NHS Trust - Workflow Collaboration To Streamline Use Of Vital Medical Devices, UK

Siemens, one of the world’s largest suppliers to the healthcare industry and Airedale NHS Trust in West Yorkshire are rolling out a pioneering Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) pilot project. This will streamline the workflow and improve availability of Intravenous (IV) Pumps within the hospital environment. The 30 day study will track about 100 IV pumps across various buildings on the hospital site via the hospital’s wireless network and the ID tag attached to each pump.

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Filed under: Medical Devices on June 1st, 2008