low latency. This combination allows team members to know exactly which workflow steps occurred and how to proceed. IR also provides the ability to segment rooms or areas into discrete zones with high accuracy.”
For products and equipment tracking, however, Paroda favors the incorpora- tion of RFID.
“Low-cost products are generally best tracked through RFID to minimize the expense, but high-dollar value products like artifi cial joints and other expensive consumables should be tracked with a technology that can provide certainty, especially if the inventory is running low,” he said. “Some RFID solutions can provide this but not all, occasionally mak- ing a solution like IR necessary.” Paroda prefers a combination of modal- ities for tracking equipment.
“Equipment monitoring and manage- ment can often be accomplished effectively by using a mix of solutions, such as RFID and IR,” he indicated. “While some key locations like supply closets, clean rooms and dirty rooms may need the more com- plete coverage from IR, RFID can generally be used to cover broader areas by giving an estimated source of location for a lower cost and ensure that the entire facility is covered. When it comes to equipment, a combination of RFID and IR represents the best value approach when implementing equipment management.” HPN
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