Evaluating the Impact of Radio Frequency Identification Retained Surgical Instruments Tracking on Patient Safety

2017 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Kumiko O. Schnock ◽  
Bonnie Biggs ◽  
Anne Fladger ◽  
David W. Bates ◽  
Ronen Rozenblum
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Surgical Instruments ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals A Framework for Assessing the Value of RFID Implementation by Tier-One Suppliers to Major Retailers

2008 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-70
Author(s):  
Dharmaraj Veeramani ◽  
Jenny Tang ◽  
Alfonso Gutierrez
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Return On Investment ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Data Capture ◽  
Automatic Identification ◽  
Rfid Technology ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
The Impact

Radio frequency identification (RFID) is a rapidly evolving technology for automatic identification and data capture of products. One of the barriers to the adoption of RFID by organizations is difficulty in assessing the potential return on investment (ROI). Much of the research and analyses to date of ROI in implementing RFID technology have focused on the benefits to the retailer. There is a lack of a good understanding of the impact of RFID at upper echelons of the supply chain. In this paper, we present a framework and models for assessing the value of RFID implementation by tier-one suppliers to major retailers. We also discuss our real-life application of this framework to one of Wal-Mart’s top 100 suppliers

Management of surgical instruments with radio frequency identification tags

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 236-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaori Kusuda ◽  
Kazuhiko Yamashita ◽  
Akiko Ohnishi ◽  
Kiyohito Tanaka ◽  
Masaru Komino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Management System ◽  
Surgical Instruments ◽  
Rfid Tags ◽  
Surgical Instrument ◽  
Content Type ◽  
History Of ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Identification Tags

Purpose – To prevent malpractices, medical staff has adopted inventory time-outs and/or checklists. Accurate inventory and maintenance of surgical instruments decreases the risk of operating room miscounting and malfunction. In our previous study, an individual management of surgical instruments was accomplished using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate a new management method of RFID-tagged instruments. Design/methodology/approach – The management system of RFID-tagged surgical instruments was used for 27 months in clinical areas. In total, 13 study participants assembled surgical trays in the central sterile supply department. Findings – While using the management system, trays were assembled 94 times. During this period, no assembly errors occurred. An instrument malfunction had occurred after the 19th, 56th, and 73th uses, no malfunction caused by the RFID tags, and usage history had been recorded. Additionally, the time it took to assemble surgical trays was recorded, and the long-term usability of the management system was evaluated. Originality/value – The system could record the number of uses and the defective history of each surgical instrument. In addition, the history of the frequency of instruments being transferred from one tray to another was recorded. The results suggest that our system can be used to manage instruments safely. Additionally, the management system was acquired of the learning effect and the usability on daily maintenance. This finding suggests that the management system examined here ensures surgical instrument and tray assembly quality.

scholarly journals Prediction of the service life of surgical instruments from the surgical instrument management system log using radio frequency identification

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Takeki Yoshikawa ◽  
Eizen Kimura ◽  
Emi Akama ◽  
Hiromi Nakao ◽  
Toshihiro Yorozuya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Service Life ◽  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Surgical Instruments ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Rfid Tags ◽  
Distribution Analysis ◽  
Surgical Instrument ◽  
History Of ◽  
Frequency Identification

Abstract Background Bar code- or radio frequency identification (RFID)-based medical instrument management systems have gradually been introduced in the field of surgical medicine for the individual management and identification of instruments. We hypothesized that individual management of instruments using RFID tags can provide previously unavailable information, particularly the precise service life of an instrument. Such information can be used to prevent medical accidents caused by surgical instrument failure. This study aimed to predict the precise service life of instruments by analyzing the data available in instrument management systems. Methods We evaluated the repair history of instruments and the usage count until failure and then analyzed the data by the following three methods: the distribution of the instrument usage count was determined, an instrument failure probability model was generated through logistic regression analysis, and survival analysis was performed to predict instrument failure. Results The usage count followed a normal distribution. Analysis showed that instruments were not used uniformly during surgery. In addition, the Kaplan–Meier curves plotted for five types of instruments showed significant differences in the cumulative survival rate of different instruments. Conclusions The usage history of instruments obtained with RFID tags or bar codes can be used to predict the probability of instrument failure. This prediction is significant for determining the service life of an instrument. Implementation of the developed model in instrument management systems can help prevent accidents due to instrument failure. Knowledge of the instrument service life will also help in developing a purchase plan for instruments to minimize wastage.

scholarly journals Textronic UHF RFID Transponder

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 1093
Author(s):  
Piotr Jankowski-Mihułowicz ◽  
Mariusz Węglarski ◽  
Mateusz Chamera ◽  
Patryk Pyt
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Impedance Matching ◽  
Uhf Rfid ◽  
Coupling System ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Identification Tags ◽  
Small Antenna ◽  
Textile Factory ◽  
The Impact

In order to respond the growing interest towards radio frequency identification textile transponders, the authors propose a new approach to design radio frequency identification (RFID) devices by introducing the RFIDtex concept. The coupling system of inductive loops is implemented in the textronic structure with the RFID interface in order to split the transponder into two independently manufactured components. Then both modules can be easily integrated into the RFIDtex tag. The presented simulation and measurement results prove the concept of manufacturing a relatively small antenna in the form of a meandered dipole sewn in with a single thread, and further, that can be connected to the RFID chip through the coupling system without galvanic junctions. The achieved parameters clearly indicate that the tag can correctly communicate with the read/write device as well as the coupling between its both parts works properly, and the impedance matching is possible in this case. The possibility of confectioning products with electronic identification tags at the textile factory site and improved resistance to the impact of environmental conditions are the main advantage of the proposed approach to the RFID devices designing. The RFIDtex transponder idea proposed by the authors was restricted in the patent no PL 231291 B1.

The Impact of RFID Technology on a Firm's Customer Capital

2011 ◽  
pp. 2255-2270
Author(s):  
Luiz Antonio Joia
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Organizational Efficiency ◽  
Rfid Technology ◽  
Customer Capital ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

The emergence of radio frequency devices associated with smart tags—in what is called radio frequency identification (RFID) technology—has been widely discussed in the logistics field, mainly with respect to the implications accrued from this technology in the improvement of organizational efficiency and the creation of strategic ecosystems. However, very little research is available regarding the benefits of this technology in leveraging the relationship of firms with their customers, especially in the retailing arena. Hence, the purpose of this chapter is to analyze the potential of RFID technology with respect to the relationship between retailers and their clients, in order to understand how this technology is capable of increasing a firm’s customer capital, in-line with intellectual capital taxonomy. Lastly, from this study, prospective scenarios are elaborated concerning the use of this technology to increase a firm’s customer capital.

scholarly journals Impact of a radio-frequency identification system and information interchange on clearance processes for cargo at border posts

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ernest Bhero ◽  
Alwyn Hoffman ◽  
Kabanda Lusanga ◽  
Arno De Coning
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Transit Time ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Automatic Identification ◽  
Identification System ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Information Interchange ◽  
The Impact

Background: Improved operational efficiency is important to role players in cross-border logistics and trade corridors. Cargo owners and cargo forwarders have been particularly concerned about long delays in the processing and clearing of cargo at border posts. Field studies suggest that these delays are due to a combination of factors, such as a lack of optimum system configurations and non-optimised human-dependent operations, which make the operations prone to corruption and other malpractices.Objectives: This article presents possible strategies for improving some of the operations in this sector. The research hinges on two key questions: (1) what is the impact of information interchange between stakeholders on the cargo transit time and (2) how will cargo transit time be impacted upon by automatic identification of cargo and the status of cargo seals on arriving vehicles at the border?Method: The use of information communication systems enabled by automatic identification systems (incorporating radio-frequency identification technology) is suggested.Results: Results obtained by the described simulation model indicate that improvements of up to 82% with regard to transit time are possible using these techniques.Conclusion: The findings therefore demonstrate how operations at border posts can be improved through the use of appropriate technology and configuration of the operations.

The Impact of RFID Technology on a Firm's Customer Capital

2007 ◽  
pp. 231-245
Author(s):  
L. Joia
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Organizational Efficiency ◽  
Rfid Technology ◽  
Customer Capital ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

The emergence of radio frequency devices associated with smart tags—in what is called radio frequency identification (RFID) technology—has been widely discussed in the logistics field, mainly with respect to the implications accrued from this technology in the improvement of organizational efficiency and the creation of strategic ecosystems. However, very little research is available regarding the benefits of this technology in leveraging the relationship of firms with their customers, especially in the retailing arena. Hence, the purpose of this chapter is to analyze the potential of RFID technology with respect to the relationship between retailers and their clients, in order to understand how this technology is capable of increasing a firm’s customer capital, in-line with intellectual capital taxonomy. Lastly, from this study, prospective scenarios are elaborated concerning the use of this technology to increase a firm’s customer capital.

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