RFID technology is used in various ways within nursing practice:
1. Patient Identification: RFID wristbands can be used to accurately identify patients. This reduces errors in medication administration and ensures that treatments are given to the correct patient.
2. Medication Management: RFID tags can be attached to medication packages, enabling nurses to quickly verify that they are administering the correct drug and dose to the right patient.
3. Equipment Tracking: RFID can be used to track medical equipment within a hospital. This ensures that essential devices like infusion pumps and wheelchairs are always available when needed.
4. Staff Monitoring: RFID badges can be used to monitor the location of nursing staff within a facility. This helps in efficient allocation of resources and ensures that help is available when and where it is needed.
