CIOs are finding that asset tracking technologies can help keep tabs on some nasty bacteria.

The use of real-time location systems (RTLS) has been shown to generate significant benefits in the hospital setting in terms of time and cost savings. The technology enables staff members to quickly access information about the location and status of medical equipment, making it easier to find an available IV pump or wheelchair. These benefits have been well-documented. However, another use is starting to surface for RTLS, as a handful of facilities have recently begun leveraging the technology to help control the spread of infections in hospitals. It is, in the words of Partners HealthCare ...

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