As most hospitals forbid the use of cell phones and pagers, locating and notifying personnel remains a challenge. Staff also needs a way to quickly alert security staff to duress situations both in around the facility. Linking that event directly to a live video feed greatly improves the ability to assess and monitor the situation while mobilizing an appropriate response. Being able to track and locate patients as well as personnel can greatly improve efficiency, reducing costly and potentially life threatening delays. Using the existing hospital LAN system, the infrastructure required to implement the system is low cost and flexible.
Asset protection is achieved through perimeter coverage of the ward or facility.
Once attached to the equipment, the tags are activated and identified as they approach exit doors, loading docks or other restricted areas. Depending on the level of protection desired, security personnel can simply be alerted if an asset is not authorized to move or leave the premises, or doors can be locked, alarms sounded and cameras activated to visually monitor and record the event. The beacon signal provides location information for both stationary and moving assets within the facility. Beacon signals help determine the presence of equipment within a particular area or zone, such as a floor, ward, room or storage area. Location can be quickly and easily determined by viewing the location on a site map of the facility.