Rapid adoption of RFID in healthcare

The trouble with barcodes: Barcodes are machine readable carriers of information, but they are "one way "only. While we can read barcodes with our system and can work with existing technology. Today's bar codes are like a stop sign at a busy intersection, they give the same information regardless of circumstance. Every car that approaches the intersection must stop even if there is no other traffic around. Newer technology has allowed intersections to be equipped with intelligent stop lights that flash stop signals only when traffic patterns warrant it. The result is smoother traffic flows and more efficient movement of goods. That is the fundamental difference between an RFID tag and a bar code. RFID tags can receive data (and store it) making the information-flow bidirectional. The other problem with bar codes is the limited space. Each additional piece of disparate information, could require an additional bar code. Theoretically, a tiny product could require a bar code the size of an 8 and a half by 11 sheet of paper. RFID doesn't have that constraint it can store and broadcast virtually unlimited dynamic data.


The Problem: Increasing complexity to meet Federal mandates. Increased focus on patient safety by tracing human tissues (allografts) from donor to recipient in compliance with FDA mandates, and Joint Commission reporting requirements. Increased complex system integration to manage inventory, ensure billing accuracy, monitor temperature and receive credits for returns.

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Guide to Organ Donation Process

Why us? Our principal was the recipient of an "adverse event", where he recieved tainted blood which resulted in having to undergo a liver transplant. Having a background in software and a personal goal to see this type of error eliminated in hospitals, he undertook a quest and assembled some of the brightest minds in the industry. We have invested considerable time and capital to learn the tissue supply chain from donation to transplantation and know the steps involved in donor recovery and transport, tissue processing, storage and distribution. We can speak to potential clients from a solid foundation of experience. We also understand the inner workings of the Organ Procurement Organizations, the Tissue Processors and Tissue Banks and the industry compliance standards mandated to them by the FDA, Joint Commission, and the Tissue Bank Association. We know the implications of audits on reimbursement, and can make a business case for Hospitals and Surgical Centers to use our solution to limit their litigation risk, financial liability and protect their reputation in the community.

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The Solution: We provide the hospital with a way to meet Federal mandates. We improve patient safety by tracing human tissues (allografts) from donor to recipient (if tagged) in compliance with FDA mandates, AATB current good tissues practices, and Joint Commission reporting requirements using RFID technology. We enable hospitals to manage inventory, ensure billing accuracy, monitor temperature and receive credits for returns.

Hospital Benefits: The system enables compliance with Federal Mandates, improves safety for patients, assures tissue banks, surgeons and nurses that allografts have been handled appropriately. The hospital can impact the outcomes of transplant procedures by: The net result being:

• Increased hospital revenue
• Electronic notification of recalls
• Reduced staff hours and payroll
• Limitations on liability for healthcare givers
• JCAHO, AATB and FDA Compliance
• Process and inventory control
• Improved patient safety