RFiD Discovery has announced the launch of its new Patient Discharge Management system. The company says the new system is set to ‘revolutionise’ how hospitals manage bed availability, and offer a faster, more accurate solution that enhances patient care and operational efficiency.
By leveraging the latest RFID technology, the Patient Discharge Management system combines RFID-enabled wristbands with a cutting-edge Smart Drop Reader. This automated approach drastically reduces the time needed to update bed management systems, giving hospitals real-time visibility of available beds — a crucial factor in improving patient flow and reducing wait times.
Simon Dawkins, Lead RFID Consultant – Healthcare at RFiD Discovery said: “In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, timely and accurate bed management is essential. Our Patient Discharge Management system provides hospitals with a seamless solution that not only speeds up the discharge process but also frees up valuable time for healthcare staff to focus on what matters most — patient care. This is a significant step forward in improving operational efficiency and enhancing patient outcomes.”
The company says that hospitals can implement this system with minimal disruption to existing processes. The standard wristband printer is replaced with an RFID wristband printer, which automatically links patient details to the RFID tag without adding extra steps for healthcare staff.
When a patient is discharged, the wristband is placed in the Smart Drop Reader, which instantly updates the bed management system and notifies cleaning staff via SMS or email. This automation removes the need for manual data entry, ensuring that bed availability information is always up to date.
RFiD Discovery says its Patient Discharge Management system addresses the issue of how long it can take to update bed availability in busy hospitals by reducing the time needed to update bed statuses. This improvement also extends to tracking patient flow within the hospital.
Designed to deliver significant time savings, enhance operational efficiency, and provide accurate data for better decision-making, RFiD Discovery says its Patient Discharge Management system helps hospitals streamline their discharge processes, improve bed turnaround times, and deliver better care to their patients.
