Wi-Fi Based Asset Tracking

Wi-Fi-Based Asset Tracking Enabling the Location Aware Hospital

Mike Braatz, VP of Marketing & Business Development, PanGo Networks

HIMSS – Iowa Chapter, Technology ConferenceNovember 18, 2005

© PanGo 2005 – All Rights Reserved2

AgendaAgenda

• PanGo Background

• What is RFID?

• How Are Hospitals Using Wi-Fi and RFID?

• Asset Tracking Using Wi-Fi

• Summary


Who is PanGo?Who is PanGo?

Over 20 hospital customers in the last year, including:

Strategic partners who lead their industries

Media and analyst recognition and awards

Thought leadership


PanGo Focus and DirectionPanGo Focus and Direction

• PanGo provides:

- An Wi-Fi-based asset tracking application that allows customers to locate, track and better manage critical resources (e.g., equipment and people)

- A Location Management Platform that allows technolgy providers and system integrators to capture and integrate location and state information into hospital workflow and information systems


• Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) definition: - A system that allows tracking tags to store, send and receive

data through use of radio signals

• RFID technologies provide answers to what, where, when:- Asset/Product Data and Status- Location Data- Event Time

• RFID technology also enables real-time visibility of physical things within an organization and across supply chains

RFID: What It Is and What It ImpliesRFID: What It Is and What It Implies


Continuum/Hierarchy of NeedsContinuum/Hierarchy of Needs

Who is patient John Doe? Is this medication from Lot #123?

Where is the medication cart? Where is patient John Doe?

Is the flow rate on the IV pump O.K.? Is the ventilator functioning correctly?

If the glucometer gets dropped, disable it. If the cart has bad medication on it, lock the door.

PanGo is initially focused on satisfying the need for location.

Identify Locate Monitor Manage

Identify

Locate

Monitor

Manage


Passive and Active RFID are ComplementaryPassive and Active RFID are Complementary

Passive RFID• Visibility: Chokepoints and

scans (barcode replacement)

• Reader looks for tags

• Low-cost tags (<$.5)

• Low range (inches)

• Disposable tags

• High volumes/consumables

Active RFID• Visibility: Real-Time Tracking

• Battery-powered tags send signals to APs/readers

• Higher-cost tags ($50-100)

• Long range (hundreds of feet)

• Reusable tags

• Lower volume/high value

Identify Locate Monitor Manage

Passive Active


How does Wi-Fi fit with Active RFID?How does Wi-Fi fit with Active RFID?

Tracking Tags

Passive Active

RFIDEPCglobal Gen 2

Separate dedicatedRF network

Re-use existing RF network

Local AreaWide Area

Satellite/GPS

Wi-Fi (802.11)Active RFID

Identify Locate

Traditional Active RFID


Active RFID Tracking SystemsActive RFID Tracking Systems

Wi-Fi-Based Proprietary

• Leverage existing 802.11 WLAN for location determination and data backhaul

• Broad applications – wherever WLAN is deployed

• Rapidly shrinking costs due to 802.11 standards-driven cost/performance curves

• Ability to track laptops, PDAs, tablets and other wireless-enabled devices/equipment without using tags

• Requires installation of an additional network infrastructure (for location determination)

• Expensive, single-use, proprietary hardware (readers, wiring, etc.)

• Need for ongoing infrastructure maintenance and support

Avoid proliferation of redundant networks!


A single WLAN infrastructure based on IEEE 802.11 technology can support data, voice and location

A single WLAN infrastructure based on IEEE 802.11 technology can support data, voice and location

802.11 WLAN Infrastructure

DATA VOICE LOCATION

Data Apps Location AppsVoice Apps

E.g. Physician Order Entry E.g. VOIP ‘Badges’ E.g. Asset Tracking


How are hospitals using Wi-Fi and Active RFID?How are hospitals using Wi-Fi and Active RFID?

• Real time point of care data connectivity- Physician/Provider Order Entry

- Electronic Medical Record

• Timely communication with caregivers- “Smart Badge” VoIP over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi)

• Asset tracking of biomedical equipment

• Locating people, caregivers and patients

• Security


Knowing the location of people and assets can assist greatly with “Environment of Care” compliance

Knowing the location of people and assets can assist greatly with “Environment of Care” compliance

• The Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) identifies the following areas of interest in their "Environment of Care" standard:- Safety Management- Security Management- Hazardous Materials and Waste Management- Emergency Management- Fire/Life Safety- Medical Equipment Management- Utilities Management

• All these areas can benefit from knowing where people and assets are located…in real time


Hospital Challenge: Asset InvisibilityHospital Challenge: Asset Invisibility

Not knowing where valuable equipment and key people are when they are needed

Excess equipment leases and purchases

Compromised patient care resulting from longer wait times

Wasted time searching for people and equipment

Loss/theft of critical equipment

Inefficient management of personnel, bed, equipment and systems capacity


Better Asset Visibility Drives Real ROIBetter Asset Visibility Drives Real ROI

Maximize Hospital PerformanceMaximize Hospital Performance

Better Patient Care Improved Financial Results

Improved Focus•Focus on patient care rather than

searching for equipment and people

Better Service•Reduce patient wait times

Faster Response•Greater availability and responsiveness of

critical systems and equipment•Shorter emergency reaction times

Accreditation and Risk Mitigation•Help ensure JCAHO/FDA compliance

Increase Revenue/Throughput•Streamline patient admissions •Greater bed availability•Increase operating capacity

Decrease Costs•Reduce equipment leases/purchases•Lower maintenance expenses•Loss and theft prevention

Increase Asset Utilization•More efficient workflow•Optimize deployment of equipment &

systems


The ROI for HospitalsThe ROI for Hospitals

Annual Savings Category Amount

Equipment

• Reduction in equipment purchases: $225K

• Reduction in short-term rentals: $37.5K

• Reduction in shrinkage/loss: $375K

$637,500

Clinician Labor/Productivity $312,500

Maintenance Labor/Productivity $60,000

Total $1,010,000

Key Assumptions• 500 bed hospital• 3000 tracked assets ($2500 avg. cost)• 12 clinical engineers• 250 clinicians (nurses, etc.)


How Hospitals are Using Wi-Fi-Based Asset Tracking SolutionsHow Hospitals are Using Wi-Fi-Based Asset Tracking Solutions

• Use cases- Biomedical equipment tracking- Preventative maintenance support- Staff tracking

• Primary system users- Nurses/doctors: location of equipment- Transport: workflow and dispatch optimization- Biomedical/Facilities: location of equipment for PM- Admissions: capacity and throughput optimization

• Most common assets tracked- IV pumps- Wheelchairs- Beds- Ventilators- Mobile monitoring equipment- Mobile computing devices


The PanGo Product LineThe PanGo Product Line

Flagship software platform with locationing technology, management and administration console and web service interfaces for 3rd-party or customer application integration

World’s first complete RTLS system for asset visibility over standard WLANs – includes server and user software, tags and rich user interface

Second generation Wi-Fi-based Active RFID asset tracking tag


PanGo Solution OverviewPanGo Solution Overview

3rd-Party Hospital

Information Systems

Nurse Call

Asset Management

HIS & Mobile Point-of-Care

Respiratory Care

Workflow & ADT


Real-time asset visibility through a complete 802.11-based system for tracking mobile assets

Asset Visibility Solution: PanGo Locator™Asset Visibility Solution: PanGo Locator™

• Monitor – visualize, search and filter assets in map/floorplan or tabular views

• Notifier – automatically send notifications and alerts based on user-defined asset location rules

• Reporting – current or historical asset reports, including location, duration, and movement

• Configuration & Management – define, configure and manage assets, tags and spaces


PanGo’s Wi-Fi Active RFID TagPanGo’s Wi-Fi Active RFID Tag

Secure Wi-Fi Radio• IEEE 802.11g (compatible with ‘b’ and ‘g’)• IEEE 802.11i/WPA2 Security, plus Open and WEP

Compact size • 2.5” length x 1.5” width x .8” height• Based around AAA battery form factor

Flexible enclosure• Different end cap options for varying protection• Multiple mounting options

Low cost battery• Standard 3 x AAA Alkaline batteries• Battery life typically in excess of a year

Motion detection• Integrated motion detection and alerts

Tag management• Over the air configuration and management


Locate & Track AssetsLocate & Track Assets


SummarySummary

• The convergence of customer need, pervasive WLAN deployments, and a compelling ROI are driving demand for Wi-Fi-based asset tracking

• PanGo Locator is the only solution in the market that combines:- True 802.11-based wireless tracking capabilities

- Support best of breed, customer chosen infrastructure technology

- Intelligent asset tag- Turn-key system for real-time Enterprise Asset Visibility- Integration to Cisco’s 2700 Location Appliance

• The PanGo Locator system integrates seamlessly with complementary workflow automation systems- Location-enabled workflow is the key to unlocking

enormous value in enterprise environments