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Application of Radio‐frequency Identification in Perioperative Care
Author(s) -
Ku HsuehLing,
Wang PaChun,
Su MuChun,
Liu Charles C.H.,
Hwang WuYuin
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/j.aorn.2009.12.034
Subject(s) - workflow , radio frequency identification , perioperative , perioperative nursing , identification (biology) , health care , medical emergency , medicine , function (biology) , computer science , database , surgery , computer security , botany , evolutionary biology , economics , biology , economic growth
Every perioperative department could benefit from having an information system that facilitates managerial function and improves efficiency in the OR. The Patient Advancement Monitoring System–Surgical implemented in a hospital in Taipei, Taiwan, is one such a system that uses radio‐frequency identification technology for tracking perioperative care of patients along workflow checkpoints. This web‐based medical information system can facilitate care provided throughout perioperative services by providing instant patient information to staff members in cross‐functional health care teams. Manpower is not wasted on duplicating data entry because the surgical progression is displayed in real time. Satisfaction with the system has been high for both nurses and administrators.