- 100%
Regulatory Compliance Rate
LAU Medical Center – Rizk Hospital implemented RFID technology to track oxygen tubes and other critical medical equipment. This innovative solution improved efficiency, reduced errors, and enhanced patient care. By ensuring equipment was always in the right place, AUBMC streamlined emergency response and maintained its reputation as a leading healthcare provider.
About LAU Medical Center – Rizk Hospital
LAU Medical Center – Rizk Hospital is one of Lebanon’s leading university hospitals, renowned for its specialized healthcare services. Given the hospital’s critical role in responding to emergencies, there was an urgent need to ensure that essential medical equipment, such as oxygen tubes, was always in the right place in the emergency department to guarantee the highest level of medical readiness.
The challenge
The hospital faced recurring challenges related to the absence of essential medical equipment in the right place at the right time, particularly in the emergency department. This issue impacted the efficiency of providing immediate care and increased the risk of errors or delays in emergency medical services. The hospital urgently needed a solution to ensure that essential equipment was always in its correct location.
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The Solution
Tragging Fixed Assets RFID E-Gate
To overcome this challenge, AUBMC implemented a smart gate system using RFID technology to track oxygen tubes and other essential medical equipment. RFID chips were attached to the critical medical equipment, and smart gates were installed at the entrances to the emergency department to monitor the equipment in real-time.
How the Technology Works
Whenever medical equipment equipped with RFID chips enters or exits the emergency department, the smart gates automatically track it, allowing the hospital to know the location of each piece of equipment at any given moment. This system helps ensure that the necessary equipment is always in the right place.
Results
By implementing the RFID system, the hospital was able to guarantee the presence of essential medical equipment, such as oxygen tubes, in the emergency department at all times. The rate of errors and delays in preparing emergency rooms was significantly reduced, leading to improved operational efficiency and increased readiness in responding to emergencies.
- Enhanced equipment tracking
- Reduced errors and delays
- Improved patient safety
- Increased operational efficiency
- Enhanced reputation
- Cost savings
Conclusion
By adopting RFID technology, LAUMC was able to solve significant challenges related to ensuring the availability of essential medical equipment in the emergency department. This case study highlights the importance of embracing technology to improve healthcare and guarantee the efficient delivery of medical services. Thanks to these solutions, the hospital has maintained its position as a leading specialized university hospital in Lebanon.
100%
Regulatory compliance
54%
Reduction in emergency room wait times
12
Minutes Inventory cycle time
