Hospitals frequently experience asset shrinkage, and these tags drastically minimize that risk with built-in anti-egress alarms. Additionally, the ability to monitor PAR levels in real-time ensures there is always enough critical inventory readily available to meet patient needs. Advanced reporting enables staff and administration at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital to quickly identify bottlenecks in equipment distribution, maintenance, or other related processes, as well as accurately analyze asset utilization rates to optimize the current equipment fleet.

Safety
Safety - for both patients and staff - is a top concern for all hospitals. Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital has adopted an infant protection solution that includes tamper detection and automated alerts. Infants protected by RTLS wear small, comfortable, and discreet electronic sensors that monitor their location across the hospital. If there is an unauthorized attempt to leave a monitored area with a protected infant, the integrated system provides advanced security features to help keep the facility secured.
To protect a facility’s more vulnerable patients – such as those in a behavioral health unit – RTLS-enabled wearables allow proactive responses to potentially dangerous wandering events. Zone triggers and access control can be configured to help prevent patients from wandering into a restricted area. The system can also be integrated with security controls to actively restrict zones within the facility, so rather than wait for a patient to wander, the sensor can lock entrances to unsanctioned areas as the patient approaches. These features ensure patient safety and give families’ peace of mind.

Healthcare workers often face an increased risk of work-related violence. Employees at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital are equipped with state-of-the-art staff badges that enable rapid response in the event of an emergency. A simple button press on the badge discretely triggers a real-time duress notification, including the identity of the staff member and their precise location so security personnel and other staff members can provide assistance as quickly as possible. Accurate location technology, coupled with secure software applications, provide real-time map views, immediate alerts, and continuous location updates during a duress event to create a safe environment for staff.

Workflow
Workflows at Cortelucci Vaughan Hospital are streamlined and more patient focused. Thanks to RTLS, automated nurse calls, hand hygiene compliance monitoring, and patient workflow are integrated to create a more streamlined, efficient experience for both staff and patients.

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