Patient Management

This article details how to implement an efficient, budget-friendly hospital stretcher tracking system using RFID and BLE technologies, guided by Lean and Six Sigma principles. It addresses the challenge of creating a cost-effective solution, typically within an $18,000 annual budget, to enhance efficiency, improve patient care, and optimize resource allocation. The piece outlines a five-step implementation process, discussing the benefits of both BLE and RFID technologies, and provides a detailed shopping list for tracking 100 hospital stretchers within the specified budget. The aim is to centralize asset management and improve hospital operations.