How Sentara's cardiac OR cuts costs + stockouts
Sentara Norfolk (Va.) General Hospital implemented a medication tracking system to tackle inefficiencies and stockouts in its cardiac operating room. By tagging critical medications and monitoring inventory, the hospital eliminated stockouts, reduced medication waste by 86% and is projected to save nearly $50,000 annually from a single fridge.
Their strategy — which uses RFID technology — also streamlined workflows, improved medication safety and enhanced patient care, leading to its expansion for tracking hazardous drugs in other areas.
This whitepaper highlights:
Their strategy — which uses RFID technology — also streamlined workflows, improved medication safety and enhanced patient care, leading to its expansion for tracking hazardous drugs in other areas.
This whitepaper highlights:
- How RFID technology can monitor any medication type across healthcare settings, including procedural areas, clean rooms, clinics, infusion centers and central pharmacies
- How real-time inventory tracking delivers financial benefits by eliminating stockouts, preventing care delays and reducing waste
- How predictable inventory levels alleviate operational challenges, optimize workflows and free up staff time
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