For fast-paced and resource-intensive healthcare organisations, efficiency is key. One area where inefficiency can have a significant impact is asset tracking. From medical equipment to high-value tools and patient specimens, keeping track of these assets is essential to delivering timely, quality care. Yet, according to a survey by Nursing Times, more than one-third of nurses spend at least an hour per shift searching for items. This not only drains time and resources but can also delay patient care and increase operational costs.
Enter Tracit360, a cutting-edge, cloud-based solution designed specifically to address these challenges. Developed in collaboration with Alternative Logic, Tracit360 is transforming the way healthcare organisations like the NHS track and manage their assets. By providing real-time tracking and comprehensive audit trails, Tracit360 ensures that healthcare professionals have instant access to critical tools and equipment, exactly when and where they need them.
The Problem with Traditional Asset Tracking
In most healthcare facilities, asset tracking is still a largely manual process, reliant on human input and outdated systems. This results in frequent equipment misplacement, difficulty in tracking maintenance schedules, and increased chances of loss or theft. When high-value assets like defibrillators, ventilators, or mobile ultrasound machines are not where they need to be, the consequences can be severe, impacting both patient care and operational costs.
Furthermore, misplaced assets often lead to the purchase of unnecessary replacements, contributing to an already stretched healthcare budget. In an environment where every penny counts, smarter solutions are crucial to maximising the use of available resources.
How Tracit360 Solves These Challenges
Tracit360 changes the game by offering real-time, cloud-based tracking of all high-value assets across healthcare facilities. Whether it's tracking the location of medical devices, monitoring specimens as they move through a lab, or ensuring that maintenance schedules are up to date, Tracit360 provides an intelligent and automated solution.
Key Features of Tracit360 Include:
Real-time location tracking: Know exactly where each asset is, at all times, across the entire facility.
Automated maintenance scheduling: Avoid breakdowns and downtime by ensuring all equipment is maintained on schedule.
Instant look-up with audit trails: See the entire history of an asset’s movements and usage, including timestamps and user activity.
Remote monitoring of devices: Linked devices can be monitored and managed from anywhere, ensuring efficiency even in large facilities.
Integration with existing hospital systems: Tracit360 seamlessly connects with your current systems, providing a smooth transition and maximised functionality.
Transforming Healthcare Workflows
One of the standout benefits of Tracit360 is its ability to streamline hospital workflows. Nurses, doctors, and healthcare professionals can spend less time searching for equipment and more time focusing on patient care. In a hospital environment, time is often the difference between positive patient outcomes and critical delays.
For example, Tracit360 can track the location of medical equipment like IV pumps, ensuring they are available when needed rather than gathering dust in a storage room. The system’s alerts also remind staff of necessary maintenance, ensuring that equipment is always in top condition, reducing the risk of malfunction during critical moments.
Wi-Fi, RFID, and Bluetooth: The Technology Powering Tracit360
Tracit360 uses a combination of tracking technologies—Wi-Fi, RFID, and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)—to provide complete coverage across healthcare facilities. Each technology has been chosen for its reliability and ease of integration into existing infrastructure.
Wi-Fi Tracking: Leveraging the existing Wi-Fi infrastructure, this solution provides real-time location tracking of medical devices and assets within healthcare facilities, helping prevent loss and ensuring optimal equipment utilisation.
RFID: Using electromagnetic signals, RFID allows for the precise identification of items, reducing human error and making the tracking process faster and more reliable.
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE): This system is ideal for tracking equipment that moves frequently within a hospital. BLE sensors transmit real-time location data, making it easier for healthcare workers to locate critical devices.
Efficiency and Savings: The Tracit360 Advantage
The efficiency gained by using Tracit360 can lead to substantial cost savings. By automating processes, eliminating human error, and preventing asset loss, hospitals can avoid unnecessary spending on replacements and repairs. In addition, equipment that is regularly maintained and accounted for operates more effectively, reducing the need for emergency repairs and improving patient outcomes.
Furthermore, Tracit360's ability to integrate with existing hospital systems means that there is no need for expensive infrastructure overhauls. The system complements what is already in place, adding an extra layer of intelligence and automation to everyday operations.
Conclusion: A Smarter Future for Healthcare Asset Management
As hospitals and healthcare providers continue to face the dual pressures of tight budgets and increasing demand for care, solutions like Tracit360 offer a way forward. By ensuring that high-value assets are tracked in real-time, maintenance is automated and equipment is always where it needs to be, Tracit360 can revolutionise the way healthcare facilities operate.
Ultimately, Tracit360 isn’t just about tracking assets; it’s about improving workflows, enhancing patient care, and driving greater operational efficiency across the board.
Contact Bar Code Data for More Information
If your healthcare facility is looking to improve operational efficiency and ensure better asset management, Bar Code Data can help. As a trusted provider of tracking solutions, including Tracit360, Bar Code Data works closely with organisations in the NHS and enterprise sectors to deliver tailor-made solutions that address their unique challenges.
Get in touch today to learn how Tracit360 can transform your asset tracking and streamline workflows across your facility. Our experts will guide you through every step, from initial consultation to seamless integration into your existing systems.