Evaluation of Medication Kit Processing Time Using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology

A study was conducted to evaluate the time devoted to medication kit processing using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology versus traditional processing. The article reviews the traditional, non-automated process as well as the automated RFIDbased process. The comparative methodology is...

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Published inInnovations in pharmacy Vol. 6; no. 2
Main Authors Summerfield, Marc R., Xiao, Yan
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing 01.01.2015
Subjects
radio frequency identification, RFID, medication kits
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Summary:A study was conducted to evaluate the time devoted to medication kit processing using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology versus traditional processing. The article reviews the traditional, non-automated process as well as the automated RFIDbased process. The comparative methodology is reviewed, including limitations. The result shows a statistically significant time savings with the RFID-based technology in both process components (restocking and verifying) and the total. Other elements important in institution decision-making are reviewed.   Type: Original Research
ISSN:2155-0417
2155-0417
DOI:10.24926/iip.v6i2.381