RFID-initiated workflow control to facilitate patient safety and utilization efficiency in operation theater

Charles C.H. Liu; Chia Huang Chang; Mu Chun Su; Hsueh Ting Chu; Sheng Hui Hung; Jau Min Wong; Pa Chun Wang

doi:10.1016/j.cmpb.2010.08.017

RFID-initiated workflow control to facilitate patient safety and utilization efficiency in operation theater

Charles C.H. Liu, Chia Huang Chang, Mu Chun Su, Hsueh Ting Chu, Sheng Hui Hung, Jau Min Wong, Pa Chun Wang

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Abstract

Objective: To control the workflow for surgical patients, we in-cooperate radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology to develop a Patient Advancement Monitoring System (PAMS) in operation theater. Methods: The web-based PAMS is designed to monitor the whole workflow for the handling of surgical patients. The system integrates multiple data entry ports Across the multi-functional surgical teams. Data are entered into the system through RFID, bar code, palm digital assistance (PDA), ultra-mobile personal computer (UMPC), or traditional keyboard at designated checkpoints. Active radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag can initiate data demonstration on the computer screens upon a patient's arrival at any particular checkpoint along the advancement pathway. Results: The PAMS can manage the progress of operations, patient localization, identity verification, and peri-operative care. The workflow monitoring provides caregivers' instant information sharing to enhance management efficiency. Conclusion: RFID-initiate surgical workflow control is valuable to meet the safety, quality, efficiency requirements in operation theater.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	435-442
Number of pages	8
Journal	Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine
Volume	104
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmpb.2010.08.017
Publication status	Published - Dec 1 2011
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Active RFID
Efficiency
Patient safety
Web-based database
Workflow control

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Software
Computer Science Applications
Health Informatics

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