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Implementation of CenTrak RTLS at Our Lady of Lourdes

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Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Lafayette, LA implements enterprise-wide CenTrak RTLS technology, improving the patient experience and the tracking of critical assets. To find out about more about CenTrak's Clinical-Grade Locating Solutions, please visit: https://www.centrak.com/

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Real-time locating systems are reciever/sensor based system that allow for the tracking of assets, transmission of information, and 2-way communication. Informatics, as shown by the Foundation of Knowledge Model, relies on data and information gathering for knowledge aquisision, dissemination, generation and processing. RTLS's provide this input in an extremely functional manner. RTLS's work by monitoring "tag" locations an uploading this information into location engine software. At this point the location engine forwards the information on to other integrated systems such as bed board management systems, application program interfaces, and timekeeping systems. Tags may be attached to patients to monitor mobility progress or track transfer locations around the hospital, wheelchairs or vitals machines for easy location, or workers to maximize workflow and productivity. Additionally, the individual tags can be equipped with motion sensors, temperature sensors, push buttons for return communication, and even LCD readouts for information delivery.

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Wireless and Temperature Environmental Monitoring for Healthcare

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Learn how CenTrak's Enterprise Location Services™ can help healthcare facilities meet compliance standards and prevent product loss. Our technology makes it possible to record and track data remotely, eliminating the need for manual reporting. It also creates an effective means to monitor environmental conditions as well as track the location of critical assets, saving healthcare facilities time and money.

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Emergency Initiation Through Push Button Feedback

Track Patient Care Hours

Track Patient Transfers Between Rooms or Units

Track and Automate Billing for Assets such as Wound Vacs, SCD's, Ventilators, and IV Pumps

Easily Locate a Missing Telemetry Box or Phone

Auto-Trigger for Proximity Alarms and Auto-Door Locking

Lower Capital Expenditures Through Smarter Asset Management

Increased Patient Satisfaction Through Reduced Wait Times and Workflow Management.

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SafeHaven™ automated hand hygiene monitoring solution

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GP Professional's automated hand hygiene monitoring solution, SafeHaven™, dispenses confidence, accountability, better hand hygiene participation... And soap and sanitizer too.

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Potential for Loss of RTLS System Support if Technology is Proprietary and Company Fails

Potential for Focus On Hardware Instead of Operational Solutions

Potential for Wireless Interference and Subsequent Functionality Issues

High Cost of Infrastructure Setup

Requires Worker Compliance in Wearing Technology

Potential for Orwellian Nightmare - Employees May Feel That "Big Brother" is Always Watching

Requires Extensive Stakeholder Commitment

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Ensure safety and security of patients with the most advanced visibility platform.

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Implementation of real-time locating systems in a healthcare environment has tremendous potential. Informatics systems will be positively impacted through real-time tracking of workflow, patients, and other assets. RTLS have the potential to provide seemingly limitless amounts of information for systems analysis. The pros offered through RTLS implementation far outweigh potential cons, especially considering many cons may be avoided when the system is thoughtfully implemented by an experienced vender.

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Boulos, M. N. K., & Berry, G. (2012). Real-time locating systems(RTLS) in healthcare: a condensed primer. International Journal of Health Geographics 11(25). doi:10.1186/1476-072X-11-25