RIGOROUS SELECTION PROCESS LOCATES BEST SYSTEM As detailed in Healthcare Informatics, Johns Hopkins’ selection team narrowed several RTLS proposals to three, including Midmark’s infrared (IR) and radio frequency (RFID) solution, a beacon IR/RFID system, and a Wi-Fi based technology. The finalists were evaluated in a 12,000-square-foot simulation center for their ability to track assets and locate personnel. Midmark RTLS out-performed its competitors with bed-level accuracy and was the only system selected to move on to the pilot stage. 01 ASSET TRACKING: THE FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESSFUL SCALABILITY When the new facility opened, Asset Tracking & Management was one of the first RTLS solutions deployed. Using the asset platform ensures that care areas have optimal numbers of critical ass

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