How RFID tracking helps you deliver better care 

Know where critical equipment is

•   10% – 20% mobile assets are lost or stolen 

•   75% of scheduled maintenance time is spent looking for item 

Manage inventory levels & costs effectively 

• 30% — the amount most organizations over-purchase in consumables to prevent running short

• 40% — typical pharmacy spend on rush orders and non-contact items

Spend more time on patient care

•   10% – 30% of nurses’ time is spent searching for portable medical equipment 

Respectfully keep vulnerable patients safe

•   RFID helps balance patient freedom with patient safety 

What is RFID?

Radio frequency identification, or RFID, uses radio waves to communicate between an RFID reader and an electronic tag affixed to an object. Each tag is encoded with a unique identifier that is tied to a database. Tags can be read using handheld or mobile readers, shelf or tabletop readers, or readers that can be installed at doorways or in custom configurations.

Getting the right fit

There is no “one size fits all” solution for tracking and managing equipment, assets and patients in a healthcare environment. The key is choosing the right technology for your application – the one that provides the information you need, as often as you need it, at a price point you can justify.

DCM provides some of Canada’s largest healthcare organizations with compliant, secure enterprise solutions. Through our highly experienced team and powerful technology, we improve your information systems so you can keep your focus on caring for patients.

Let us help you empower and mobilize your workforce.

Laura Dougherty
Director, Technology & Innovation
ldougherty@datacm.com