These integrated systems provide on-demand access to entertainment, educational content, and personalized care information, offering a more engaging and supportive experience. One popular RTLS integration that enhances the patient experience is with modern infotainment platforms. By combining real-time location data with in-room technology, hospitals can automatically display relevant information, such as the name, photo, and role of a staff member, when they enter a patient’s room. This simple, seamless interaction helps build trust, reduce confusion, and improve communication between patients and their care teams. Through a thoughtful approach from the ground up, healthcare systems can help reduce patients feeling overwhelmed, offering a sense of comfort during a time that can otherwise be quite stressful.

About the author: Caryn Hewitt is the senior director, Consulting Services at CenTrak, which offers locating, sensing, and security solutions for the healthcare industry. CenTrak has helped more than 2,000 healthcare organizations around the world build a safer, more efficient enterprise.

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