Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Logistics, Tagging and EPC

Versatile deploys SyncSeer solution to Summit Health, Pa.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Summit Health, Pa. has implemented the SyncSeer asset tracking and temperature monitoring solution from Versatile Systems, Inc. at its Waynesboro and Chambersburg hospitals.

The SyncSeer incorporates both wired and wireless temperature probes and tags to automate previously manual processes. Summit Health will use the system to meet regulatory compliance while allowing staff additional time to focus on patient care.

The system will also be used for monitoring the hospitals many storage fridge and freezers, sending alerts on temperature issues and eliminating the chance of causing damage to valuable tissues and/or medications. [end] 

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When a pregnant woman is admitted to hospital, she is provided a tag with a unique identification which can be read in all the maternity zones. When the baby is born, an RFID tag specially designed for the new born is fitted to its ankle. The device monitors the infant 24 hours a day, detecting unauthorized movements, registering entries and exits to and from and enabling immediate location information.

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Centros Especializados de San Vicente Fundacion, Columbia has chosen Orange Business Services to integrate and deliver RFID-based technology and communications services at its new branch launched in October.

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Continua Health Alliance, an industry organization of health care and technology companies, is teaming up with the NFC Forum to expand NFC connectivity technology in the health IT industry.

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VeriTeQ announced it has acquired the VeriChip implantable microchip and related technologies and Health Link Web-based personal health record (PHR) from Positive ID. VeriChip is the FDA-cleared RFID implantable microchip for humans and patient identification.

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Intelligent InSites has incorporated Pentaho Corporation’s business analytics into its platform in an effort to automate real-time location systems (RTLS) data analysis and provide enhanced business intelligence tools for health care providers.

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Intelligent InSites Inc. announced a partnership with Singapore-based real-time location system (RTLS) provider Cadi Scientific to integrate Cadi’s RFID technology with the InSites RTLS software solution.

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