Hospitals are under tremendous pressure to provide the best patient care with the most complex operational circumstances. Whether it is the locating of critical equipment or the accurate work-environment monitoring, inefficiencies can disrupt workflows and compromise care quality. Luckily today, RTLS has proven to be a game-changer in providing real-time visibility into hospital operations by helping management in streamlining processes for a more efficient patient-centric approach.
We list a few common challenges that are common and can easily be overcome by use of RTLS and IoT based systems:
1. Inability to Locate Critical Equipment
Portable assets in a hospital are often misplaced or lost, some examples of such equipment are wheelchairs, IV pumps, or ventilators. A delay in locating such equipment can lead to delays in providing patient care and can incur unnecessary costs. Asset Tracking workflows monitor the portable equipment real-time, ensuring that they are quickly located and resources are used efficiently saving time and money.
2. Long Patient Waiting Times
Long queues, and low-performing workflows frustrate patients and staff. Very often, some simple processes coupled with smart technology can help alleviate such situations. With the help of RTLS systems such as Digital Queue Management workflows, one can monitor patient movement, optimize queues, and dynamically allocate resources for improving turnaround time and satisfaction.
3. Low Staff Productivity
Human resource time is precious in every hospital, and when such time is utilized in unnecessary manual processes like searching for resources, patient care quality takes a hit. The porter management workflow automates the entire task allocation/management process and monitors staff performance, which enables higher accountability with rapid response times allowing clinical professionals to focus on what matters the most- patient care.
4. Challenges in Infection Control
Infection control is an essential element in every hospital. RTLS reinforces safety measures through hand hygiene monitoring and contact tracing, thus helping hospitals identify and contain outbreaks rapidly.
5. Incorrect Environmental Monitoring
For temperature-sensitive products such as vaccines and drugs, appropriate storage conditions are a necessity. RTLS provides automatic environmental monitoring to ensure compliance and protect vital resources from damage.
Summarizing
RTLS improves operational efficiency in a hospital. Investing in RTLS is more than solving today’s problems—it’s about preparing for the future. With RTLS, hospitals can achieve:
- Improved Patient Care: Reduced wait times, enhanced safety, and better overall experience.
- Operational Efficiency: Optimized workflows and resource utilization.
- Regulatory Compliance: Stronger infection control and adherence to standards by way of auto documentation.
- Empowered Staff: More time for patient care, less time on administrative tasks.
Trackerwave’s advanced RTLS solutions are designed to transform hospital operations. By seamlessly integrating real-time data into every hospitals existing workflows, Trackerwave enables a hospital to set new benchmarks in care delivery and operational excellence.
