Activation fields can be set up virtually anywhere one needs to identify movement, such as in a corridor, the entrance to a room, an equipment storage area, and of course the exit doors. In order to make sure an asset is only moved by an authorized individual, that person s tag ID is matched to the asset s tag ID in the software. All such links are user defined and can be added or deleted in a matter of seconds. If the asset enters a wake-up field without an authorized person, an alert notification message is generated. The software can also trigger other things to occur upon alert, such as to lock a door, sound an audible alarm, send a message to a pager, or even call the authorities.
Digital video is recorded at strategic points throughout the facility.
Video from any recorded camera is searchable by location or time and can be instantly retrieved for viewing. Activation fields or control zones can be associated with specific camera feeds in the video database so that any tag read at that location will have an associated video clip for verification. In addition, web video can be delivered to authorized users over the Internet for viewing any camera feed from virtually any remote location. Not all hospitals are the same, and each experiences its own unique set of problems and concerns. However, due to the cost effective nature of the system, most every hospital will benefit in enough ways to provide an immediate and compelling value proposition one that justifies the investment in terms of both improved patient care and fiscal cost savings.