Education is the critical element to the successful adoption of any new technology. Therefore, the RFID in Healthcare Consortium (RHCC) has “Education” at the core of its foundation and its primary reason for existing as an organization.

The RHCC in co-operation with HIMSS is pleased to present the following unique, co-located, educational event at the HIMSS 2012 conference and trade show in Las Vegas:

Monday, February 20, 2012
RFID & RTLS in Healthcare Symposium:  Business and Technical Essentials for Improving Patient Care and Safety 

This symposium will focus on the many applications of RFID and RTLS technologies currently deployed within different sectors of the healthcare industry, and will present the technical and business essentials needed for successful implementation. The experienced faculty will walk through deployments which have helped improve patient safety; provided real time visibility of high-value mobile assets; and have improved processes that lead to
operating efficiencies and a higher quality of services delivered to the patient.

Learning Objectives:

1. Compare and contrast the various RFID and RLTS technologies
   
2. Discuss best practices for implementing RFID and RTLS technologies including knowledge of successful case studies
3. Describe a framework for the adoption and integration of these technologies into a healthcare organization's strategic plan

Target Audience: Those new to RFID and RTLS technology, senior and executive level IT,medical, and operations staff

Learn more about this Symposium

February 20-24, 2012
Venetian Sands Expo Center
Las Vegas, USA
Link to the conference