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Chun-Hung Cheng¹, Yong-Hong Kuo²

¹1Department of Systems Engineering and Engineering Management, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories Hong Kong.

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Summary

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This study introduces an RFID platform for real-time tracking of people and assets in hospitals. The system enhances patient safety and operational efficiency in hospital ward management.

Keywords:

Big data analytics Healthcare management Hospital ward management Infectious disease risk mitigation Real-time tracking and monitoring Traceability

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Area of Science:

Health Informatics
Internet of Things (IoT) in Healthcare
Hospital Management Systems

Background:

Effective hospital ward management is crucial for patient safety and operational efficiency.
Current systems often lack real-time visibility of individuals and assets.
The need for advanced technological solutions to improve healthcare delivery is growing.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate an RFID-enabled platform for real-time hospital ward management.
To assess the platform's capabilities in monitoring, tracking, and data analytics.
To demonstrate the feasibility of implementing RFID technology in intensive care units.

Main Methods:

Utilizing active RFID tags attached to individuals and assets for continuous location tracking.
Implementing an RFID reader network for automatic data acquisition.
Developing a central ward management system for data storage and analysis.
Conducting a pilot study in intensive care unit wards.

Main Results:

The RFID platform successfully provided real-time location information for individuals and assets.
The system demonstrated capabilities for ward statistics reporting and data analytics.
Pilot study results confirmed the feasibility of practical implementation in hospital wards.
Collected data facilitated enhanced hospital ward management insights.

Conclusions:

The RFID-enabled platform offers a viable solution for improving hospital ward management.
Key benefits include enhanced patient safety, increased operational efficiency, and reduced risk of infectious disease spread.
The technology provides valuable data analytics for optimizing hospital operations.