+RFID Insights

RFID Insights

A collection of stories and perspectives from industry thought leaders exploring how RFID technology and innovation advance healthcare.

Virtual Healthcare RFID Workshop

GS1 US hosted a free, virtual RFID Workshop bringing together healthcare stakeholders to define and prioritize industry needs for EPC-enabled RFID. See the findings.

Webinar

Pharma Company Releasing RFID-enabled OR Drugs

Fresenius Kabi has developed a system of tagging its anesthesia and analgesic products so they can be read using any standard UHF RFID reader, thereby providing visibility into when drugs are received at a hospital, stored in cabinets and removed for administration to patients.

Standards Case Study

Fresenius Kabi Goes Above and Beyond DSCSA Requirements

With the support and standards of GS1 US, the pharmaceutical manufacturer fulfills customer needs for an additional system to ensure the safe use of medication on a unit-of-use level.

Standards GS1 US Interoperable

Leveraging RFID Tech for Medication Management

Manufacturer-enabled smart labels with RFID tags can help healthcare organizations track drug inventory and reduce medication errors.

Technology Innovation Smart Labels

RFID 201 for Any Business

How to innovate with enhanced traceability — a webinar looking beyond the simple question of “Where is my stuff?”

Webinar GS1 US Standards

Case Study: Fresenius Kabi

First to provide healthcare providers with EPC-enabled RFID tagging at the dosage level

Case Study Standards

Revolutionizing Patient Safety Webinar Series: Event Recap

In April 2021, the Axia Institute, established by Michigan State University, hosted its second Revolutionizing Patient Safety webinar titled The Patient-Centric Supply Chain for Prescription Drugs. Slides from this session are available for download, as is the Zoom replay.

Webinar Supply Chain

RFID for Diversion Prevention

Tools that help prevent and detect diversion are essential, particularly those that support secure storage and staff accountability. Read the article by Kimberly New, JD, BSN, RN to learn more.

Technology

The value of RFID-enabled medications

Pre-tagged RFID-enabled pharmaceuticals are saving hospital pharmacies vital time and resources through managing the receipt, movement and use of medications.

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