Beacons have been conquering the world of commerce, industry and advertising for many years now and bring us many opportunities. Recently, they have also become increasingly popular in health care institutions. Their ease of use and diverse functionalities mean that more and more hospitals and clinics are using them in their daily work. So, what advantages do these small devices offer the healthcare industry? Read on to find out.

What is a beacon?

A Bluetooth beacon is a minor wireless device that everything founded on Bluetooth Low Vigor. It’s kind of like a lighthouse: it recurrently conveys a continuous sign that other plans can understand. In its place of producing noticeable bright, however, it broadcasts a wireless sign that is complete up of a mixture of letters and statistics conveyed on short, even intermissions. A Bluetooth-equipped expedient like a smartphone, entry, or access point can “see” a inspiration when its in variety, abundant like sailors looking for a lighthouse to know where they are. These small devices constantly sign their attendance. The sole sign they emit is conventional by a devoted moveable request and allows them to contact the phone user by sending a personalized message or activating specific functions on the phone.

Beacon technology can be relatively easily integrated into other systems and everyday devices due to the widespread availability of Bluetooth. More importantly, beacons offer a wide variety of benefits for healthcare professionals and patients – making navigation more accessible, providing faster access to critical information, and making the work of healthcare professionals more efficient.

How do beacons support healthcare?

Medical facilities process vast amounts of data every day. They concern patients, staff employed, medicines administered, procedures performed and other activities connected with their functioning. Beacons improve communication, thus contributing to the overall quality of care while reducing costs. Additionally, the use of beacons in the medical sector allows for:

• rapid response – Hospitals using beacons can ensure that the right person and equipment is always in the right place at the right time. These smart devices make it possible to locate staff even in large hospitals so that patients receive expert care whenever they need it.
• easier localization of medical equipment – Beacons installed on hospital equipment facilitate fast localization and enable access to information about its location, maintenance etc., stored in a dedicated system.
• wayfinding – Moving around the hospital using beacons placed inside and outside the building allows for locating appropriate rooms, thus enabling more efficient navigation around the hospital complex – both for personnel and patients.
• better budget management – Hospital assets represent huge costs. It is even estimated that hospitals buy between 10% and 20% more equipment than they need. Implementing beacons makes it easier to find the proper inventory and optimize its use. It also reduces downtime and increases patient satisfaction. All this translates into lower costs and overall profitability for the hospital.

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