Juniper Innovations review RFID software that can be used as a stand alone solution or integrated into a larger supply chain. So what practical uses can it be put to in a healthcare environment?
RFID readers can be located throughout a building and RFID tags can be applied for example to containers, equipment and products.
As tags move near readers they are read and Juniper Innovations’ software interprets the radio frequency read and stores read data in our database. Our database can also store related information such as locations and positions the readers are held, as well as data about the tags.
Tags and readers can be used to:
- Capture required information such as drug name, dosage, container size, number of containers, lot/control numbers
- Reduce tampering and help to prove product authentication
- Understand inventory in the supply chain to help reduce buffer stocks
- Track medical devices by serial number as per FDA requirements
- Help manage unused products fit for returns
- Validate proper cleaning and location of surgical instruments i.e. Having tags on the instruments and readers on the sterilization chambers and storage cabinets
- Locate medical devices on portable carts & determine fitness for use
- Track patients ensuring safety and locating them for medical attention
- Automate tracking of radioactive isotopes from storage to disposal
- Reduce in inventory ordering through improved stock visibility within hospitals, operating theatres and the supply chain
Juniper Innovations have seen solutions that can be purchased as a locally installed service, as a Cloud option or a Software as a Service (SaaS) option.
SaaS as a solution can lighten you load by:
- Hosting the software & manage hardware performance
- Give monthly payment options
- Pay for the service on a monthly basis
- Provide RFID hardware and readers