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Overcoming clinical mobility disruptions
Hospitals face escalating costs and workflow disruptions when introducing RFID capabilities for asset or patient tracking into an existing mobile device fleet of smartphones used by doctors and other staff. Often, this requires bulky sled attachments or complete device replacements. Standard clinical smartphones lack native RFID capabilities. This leaves hospitals stranded with point-in-time technology that cannot adapt to evolving workflow automation needs, creating significant physical and operational limitations in fast-paced clinical environments.
These technological limitations lead to high costs and operational bottlenecks. Healthcare facilities experience lost revenue from frequent device upgrades and inefficient tracking processes. Without built-in capabilities, staff must manage cumbersome attachments, slowing down critical patient care and increasing frustration. This inability to adapt quickly to new tracking requirements creates long-term financial and operational burdens.
The clinical mobility disruptions solution
Addressing these complex limitations requires a strategic combination of the EM45 RFID, Identity Guardian, Guardian Cabinets, and Device Guardian Access Management. This approach works together to solve clinical mobility challenges by providing immediate communication while avoiding future capital expenditure on expensive RFID sleds or complete device replacements. Hospitals benefit from a seamless transition to future RFID deployments, allowing them to turn on short-range RFID-driven workflows effortlessly when the time is right.
Potential benefits
Implementing these combined hardware and software technologies shifts healthcare operations from reactive troubleshooting to highly efficient and secure workflows. Hospitals can anticipate tangible, quantifiable improvements in their daily clinical processes and overall financial health.
Reduced capital expenditure
by avoiding the need to purchase costly attachments or replace entire device fleets
Seamless future deployments
with advanced tracking workflows without physical hardware changes
Increased staff efficiency
by minimizing the physical burden of carrying bulky attachments
Maximized device uptime
by extending the operational lifespan of the technology
How the solution works
Future-proof device fleets with native capabilities
EM45 RFID provides out-of-the-box future-proofing. This smartphone-like Enterprise Mobile features native, built-in RFID capabilities without requiring additional hardware investments. Staff can meet immediate needs of communication, clinical procedure needs while being equipped for technological expansions. It allows the hospital to activate RFID-driven workflows or patient tracking seamlessly when ready, making it an ideal choice for forward-looking healthcare environments.
Streamline user authentication for clinical staff
Identity Guardian provides secure and efficient user authentication. This software integrates smoothly to protect patient data and streamline staff access to the device. By utilizing advanced biometric and login protocols, it removes the friction of manual password entries. Staff experience faster access to critical applications, keeping their focus entirely on patient care rather than navigating complex login screens during busy shifts.
Securing and managing device fleets effectively
When devices are not in use, Guardian Cabinets provide secure storage and charging capabilities. This physical infrastructure protects the hardware investment while keeping the mobile computers organized and ready for the next shift. By maintaining a centralized location for device access, hospitals reduce the risk of lost or misplaced equipment. This systematic approach to storage aligns well with the need to control costs and maintain high operational readiness.
Monitoring and protecting clinical mobile assets
To maintain visibility and accountability across the active fleet, Device Guardian Access Management (DGAM) tracks device charge levels and cabinet check-in/check-out status through Guardian Cabinets. Administrators can monitor whether devices are available, in use, missing, or out for repair locally or through a web console filtered by sites and cabinets or kiosks. DGAM also supports administrative user roles and site-based device user permissions, helping hospitals manage who can access devices at specific locations. Together, these capabilities help transform Guardian Cabinets into automated administrators that keep devices charged, accountable, and easier to locate during clinical workflows.
Strategic clinical mobility investment value
This comprehensive approach significantly lowers the total cost of ownership by eliminating redundant hardware purchases. Hospitals gain a flexible, future-ready infrastructure that improves clinical efficiency, enhances security, and adapts seamlessly to evolving patient care requirements.
Note:
Use case figures, savings estimates and images are illustrative only and may be derived from customer data, projections, or controlled testing. They do not represent guaranteed results, and actual outcomes will vary by application; customers should consult a Zebra sales representative to evaluate their specific environment.
