What is Location Technology? Location technology is still relatively new but it has faced an emergence in mainstream applications over the past decade. Many technologies fall under the location umbrella including GPS and RFID, which

AIDC & Electronic Health Records Over the Past Decade In the past decade, healthcare IT underwent rapid growth as it was a top spending priority for hospital executives.  As we head into a new decade,

Pain Points for Automotive Suppliers Automotive manufacturers and parts suppliers operate in an industry that is susceptible to rapid demand changes and lack of visibility. Suppliers need to balance the right capacity of parts and

NICU Overview According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 15 million babies are born prematurely each year and the number appears to be rising. The rise in NICU admissions calls for more modernized and

Redefine Operational Efficiency With Affordable Real-Time Locationing If you are unsure where your critical assets are in your business, consequently, this is a recipe for disaster. Also, you won’t be able to achieve maximum workforce

When are Direct Transfer Printers the Best Choice ? Thermal printers are the first choice for organizations requiring barcode labels with high-quality images printed in limited spaces. There are two similar but distinct technologies available. Both

Direct Thermal Label Printer for Healthcare Applications A direct thermal label printer is used in many industries to print everything from shipping labels, tickets and receipts, to name tags and visitor passes. However, in healthcare facilities, these

Barcode Scanners Come in All “Sizes and Shapes” There are a number of different makes and models of barcode scanners available on the market. It can be difficult and time consuming to evaluate the cost

Choose World Class Hospital Communication Devices All hospitals and healthcare institutions rely on effective communication to deliver efficient and appropriate patient care. Nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals continually send and receive information relevant to

Maximize Mobile Computer Efficiencies with Powerful Hospital Communication Software Effective and efficient patient care in any health institution depends on reliable communication. Doctors, nurses and all other medical personnel are continually requesting and sharing patient

How to Fix Barcode Scanner Malfunctions the Expedient and Simple Way Successful companies are increasingly reliant on data collection technologies to make informed operational and management decisions. Barcode systems offer an extensive range of solutions

Hospitals are continually challenged to find more efficiencies, collect increasing amounts of patient data, guarantee patient safety, and ensure the confidentiality of electronic records. To help make this happen, everyone in the healthcare system from

Hospital administrators and other healthcare professionals depend on accurate, reliable printers to produce wristbands, labels, and documents that affect the quality of patient care. Hospital printers from Zebra Technologies provide state-of-the-art printers to support every

The Benefits of Mobile Printing in the Hospital Printing labels at the bedside helps increase accuracy and improve accountability. Returning to the nurse’s station to pick up printed forms, tags or labels can mean returning to

“Why” Healthcare professionals are at the front-line of patient care, ensuring safety through infection control. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention advise, “Cleaning is the necessary first step of any sterilization or disinfection process.”

The differences between Disinfectant-Ready Housing & Anti-Microbial Plastics There is a current trend towards the use of antimicrobial materials in healthcare products. These products are marketed as inhibiting the growth of mold and bacteria on the

Traditional barcode scanner and mobile computers are made with a housing of amorphous plastics. These plastics, including polycarbonate / acrylonitrilebutadiene-styrene (PC/ABS), are usually chosen because they can be easily manufactured. Housings made of PC/ABS contain

Evaluating Mobile Devices for Healthcare When evaluating new mobile devices for your healthcare staff, there are several factors to take into consideration. Selecting the wrong device can frustrate users, decrease productivity, increase costs and potentially

The Benefits of a Hospital Patient ID Wristband with Barcode Patient identifier wristbands are ideal for hospitals, clinics, and even senior citizen homes. The hospital patient ID wristband contains an easy-to-scan barcode as well as

Choosing the Right Printer for Your Hospital Do you know the difference between label printers used in the hospital?  In hospital printing, the two most common are thermal and laser printers. At RMS, we recommend

Why Use Medical Bracelets with Barcodes in Hospitals? The use of medical barcode bracelets enables hospital workers to greatly reduce the incidence of medication errors in the hospital which could be caused by confusion about

Honeywell’s industrial 99EX Mobile Computer was designed with extreme durability. You can find them on UPS trucks, in warehouses, manufacturing plants, retail stores, and now… even hospitals. Meet Honeywell’s 99EXhc Mobile Computer with Healthcare ready

Which Applications Do Hospitals Most Frequently Run on Their Mobile Devices? According to Verity Insight Partners’ Mobile Technology in Healthcare: Q1 2012 Report, the majority of hospitals indicated that their facilities use mobile devices for

Barcode scanning eliminates human errors in patient identification at various points of care, offering greater accountability by matching patients, caregivers, and medications with permanent records for administration. Wristbands identify both in-house and temporary patients to

Having trouble with consistent wireless coverage? At RMS Omega, our services team has encountered many healthcare facilities with wireless systems that are not living up to their initial expectations. So what’s the best way to

Delivering the right blood type to the right patient can mean the difference between life and death. When you automate the management, tracking and verification of blood for transfusions, errors are reduced, patient safety is