Wi-Fi RFID is being used in many healthcare facilities to track patients, staff and expensive medical gear. Clinicians use it to locate important mobile medical testing equipment quickly, monitor confused patients wandering through hallways, and assist in asset management and patient flow.

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee, Senior Writer, InformationWeek

July 22, 2010

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A clinician checks medical asset location using PDA and Awarepoint's technology. Awarepoint's RFID products offer one-click search functionality for real time location, status and movement of hospital assets.

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Marianne Kolbasuk McGee

Senior Writer, InformationWeek

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee is a former editor for InformationWeek.

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