UCSF Medical Center implemented a Real-Time Location System (RTLS) to track high-value medical equipment across its campus. An evaluation of various RTLS vendors led to the selection of Awarepoint in 2007. Over 1,000 operating room assets were initially tagged. This allowed staff to more efficiently locate equipment, reducing time spent searching and freeing up staff time equivalent to 2.4 full-time employees. The system also helped avoid over $248,000 in replacement costs for lost or damaged equipment in its first year. The success of the RTLS in the operating rooms led to its expansion across the entire medical center campus and multiple locations.

2. Real-time Location System (RTLS) Asset Management at University of California San Francisco Medical Center A Case Study: Efficiently tracking the location, status and movement of the hospital’s mobile medical equipment Presented by Jim Barnes, Director of OR Support Staff

11. Reflects total searches throughout facility. 24% are specific to OR Staff Our RTLS Search Trends: Last 4 Months

15. Equipment Replacement Costs Avoided YOUR LOGO HERE 2008 Equipment Description Average Cost Per Unit Total Quantity Avoided Avoided Replacement Cost Transport Monitors $28,000 6 $168,000 GlideScope $20,000 4 $ 80,000 2008 Total Replacement Cost Avoided $248,000* * Replacement cost savings repurposed to purchase latest equipment; e.g., upgraded Stryker Towers to HD video recording and monitors