Becker's Healthcare February 25, 2025
About one-fifth of U.S. hospitals use radio frequency identification systems, which are gaining traction as more health organizations discover the technology’s capabilities.
RFID technology uses radio waves to monitor tagged objects and some health systems have used the tools for years. Columbus-based OhioHealth uses RFID tags to track employees who virtually interact with patients, while Syracuse, N.Y.-based SUNY Upstate Medical Center utilizes RFID to trace medications.
In a 2024 survey conducted by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, about 22% of hospital respondents said their organization used RFID tags. This statistic will likely grow, according to the American Hospital Association.
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