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July 22, 2024 | 5 minute

5 ways AI and RTLS are Optimizing the Patient Journey and Staff Workflows

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AI and healthcare are making waves as innovative technologies reshape the field in exciting ways. AI-powered Real-Time Locating Systems (RTLS) are becoming the go-to for healthcare facilities, making emergency response quicker and daily workflows smoother.

IT Directors can streamline workflows and essential processes by adopting Kontakt.io’s AI and RTLS solutions. With BLE-enabled devices and a user-friendly cloud platform, Kontakt.io addresses common challenges, empowering your team to deliver top-notch patient care.

By deploying asset tracking and leveraging data analysis, you can boost patient throughput, reduce wait times, enhance patient experiences, and ultimately achieve better patient outcomes.

Real-Time Patient Tracking and Navigation

RTLS healthcare has many applications and patient tracking is one of the most important. Patients wear wristbands equipped with smart tags that track their movement and location with room-level accuracy. Staff can quickly and easily find any patient’s location in the facility, which not only prevents elopement but also can automate workflows and increase efficiency by analyzing the big data RTLS collects.

Patients and visitors often struggle to find their way around the facility, leading to frustration. Kontakt.io makes navigation simple with BLE tags, sensors, and gateways that provide step-by-step directions to any destination in the healthcare facility. This saves time and makes the experience much smoother for everyone.

 

Reduced Wait Times

Wait times, bottlenecks, and friction in the care journey not only delay important care but also cause a lot of stress for the patient. RTLS has the answers to significantly cut wait times and deliver prompt care. Real-time data on the location of staff, patients, room use, and equipment use helps to optimize scheduling and resource allocation. This means that staff can check asset availability and occupancy in real time to best prepare and inform decision making.

Information Sharing and Coordination of Care

Patients interact with many care providers, all of whom need to know the patient’s latest data to provide quality care. The patient room displays keep all staff updated on the latest patient information. They make sure all caregivers have real-time access to medication changes and schedules, test results, upcoming appointments, and treatments. They’re also great for keeping family members in the know and giving patients access to the information they need to stay informed and involved in their care.

Providing faster, more accurate care is essential for better health outcomes and a more satisfying patient experience. When your patients are happy, your hospital’s reputation improves, paving the way for future growth and expansion.

Asset Tracking, Utilization, and Inventory Management

Traditional hospital practices often lead to wasted time and resources. Nurses spend hours each shift locating equipment and handling administrative tasks. This not only consumes valuable time but can also result in mistakes due to human error and inconsistent record-keeping. AI and RTLS streamline these processes by providing a single platform to track assets in real-time, improving accuracy and reducing the hours spent on unnecessary tasks.

A major advantage of AI-driven RTLS is managing medical equipment. Real-time tracking allows your staff to quickly locate any tagged asset throughout your facility. Whether it’s IV pumps, wheelchairs, or other medical supplies, your team can find what they need in an instant, saving time and eliminating frustration. This system is also excellent for bed management, helping you locate empty beds to prevent shortages and delays in patient discharges.

Beyond just location tracking, AI and RTLS collect data on every asset, providing insights into maintenance and usage history. This information helps determine when to replace heavily used equipment, identify which assets are clean and ready for use, and schedule needed maintenance and even preventive maintenance with ease.

Effective inventory management is crucial for any healthcare facility. With RTLS, you don’t have to worry about employees hoarding hard-to-find supplies or over-ordering equipment due to uneven distribution. Kontakt.io’s platform helps you easily identify when supplies are running low, so you can keep your equipment stocked without overflow. It also allows for resource sharing between departments, ensuring everyone has what they need when they need it. Implementing AI and RTLS for inventory management can save an estimated $5 million annually.

Staff Journey Analytics

Gain valuable insights into your staff’s daily routines to enhance their work experience. By tracking movements and interactions, you can promote hand hygiene and ensure compliance with hospital practices, all without the need for manual entries when moving between departments. This not only saves your nurses time and effort but also helps reduce burnout and turnover rates, making your staff feel valued and supported.

But more so, with a staff safety solution running on the same network, you can prevent workplace violence and provide a safe work environment. With the push of a button on their smart badge, nurses can quickly signal for help or send an instant alert, ensuring immediate assistance when needed, wherever they may be in the healthcare facility.

Kontakt.io’s AI-Driven RTLS Platform

AI can analyze the vast amount of data RTLS collects.. Every location and point of data collected through tracking of assets, patients, and staff is stored in the cloud, ready for analysis. Use the data to generate reports and glean insights into your current processes that reveal actionable items to optimize your operations and increase productivity.

Kontakt.io’s platform identifies and resolves areas of friction and inefficiency, ensuring your facility operates smoothly and efficiently. The highly scalable solutions make it easy to expand your operations and integrate with other technologies, adapting seamlessly to your changing needs.

Discover how Kontakt.io can enhance your current system for better outcomes in every aspect of your business. Get started today by exploring our extensive resources, signing up for our on-demand informational webinars, or contacting us with your questions to book a demo.