Abstract
The healthcare system today faces numerous challenges due to lack of visibility of resources and low utilisation, excessive rental as well as purchase of medical equipment. The article attempts to identify the possibilities of implementing a system of identification and location of assets in healthcare system institutions. This research presents market analysis in the context of available technological solutions. The implementation of real-time location system (RTLS) would enable not only tracking of equipment and inventory in medical facilities, but also increase visibility of inventory and manage the entire supply chain. Presentation of the proposed solution made it possible to assess costs, potential savings and the implementation process. This article is a starting point for a discussion on the cost-effectiveness of using RTLS in the healthcare system.
Highlights
Countless studies assume continuous instability in the healthcare environment, which is uncertain like never before in history, forced to confront increasing user demands and limited market resources (Hannagan, 2002; Acemoglu, 2009)
There is no overview of the available solutions and their value in the context of the healthcare system facilities, and no indication of the most optimal solution in a given sector, which justifies the topic
The purpose of this study is to identify existing solutions on the market that ensure comprehensive control of resources and to present their value in the context of the healthcare system
Summary
Countless studies assume continuous instability in the healthcare environment, which is uncertain like never before in history, forced to confront increasing user demands and limited market resources (Hannagan, 2002; Acemoglu, 2009). The precise, realtime location allows increasing efficiency and improving the functioning of the entire facility These solutions help organisations achieve their goals by reducing inventory costs, managing inventory more efficiently and making more optimal use of existing equipment (Reyes et al, 2016). The purpose of this study is to identify existing solutions on the market that ensure comprehensive control of resources and to present their value in the context of the healthcare system. Another aim of the article is an attempt to indicate the possibility of implementing a system of identification and location of assets in medical institutions. While the main objective of the healthcare system is to provide care to patients, it is important to manage resources economically and minimise the costs of providing this care (Horblyuk et al, 2012)
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