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Using location tracking data to assess efficiency in established clinical workflows
Mark Meyer1, Pamela Fairbrother, Marie Egan
1Laboratory of Computer Science, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
Abstract:
Location tracking systems are becoming more prevalent in clinical settings yet applications still are not common. We have designed a system to aid in the assessment of clinical workflow efficiency. Location data is captured from active RFID tags and processed into usable data. These data are stored and presented visually with trending capability over time. The system allows quick assessments of the impact of process changes on workflow, and isolates areas for improvement.
