"The RFID-based solution at Capital Health's Sleep Centers provides a single system to manage the significant amount of meta data for the patient demographics and the physical life cycle of the patient chart," said Chip Benson, director of business development at Infolinx System Solutions. "RFID is the ideal technology to automate the tracking and management of patient files and the Intermec solution seamlessly integrated into the system."

Intermec Gen2 RFID tags are placed on every patient file. A series of Intermec IF4 fixed RFID readers are placed in strategic locations around the sleep center to program the tags and track them as they are used around the complex. The system automatically updates the database to provide accurate, current record location data. Intermec 750 handheld computers with IP4 RFID readers are used in situations where files can't be located and for regular audits of offices to ensure files are not misplaced.

"The Intermec/Infolinx RFID system completely automates the file tracking process, so our staff spends much less time managing files," said Rita Brooks, administrative director for the Sleep Centers. "We've seen a significant decrease in misplaced files since we've implemented the solution, which has improved the efficiency of our operations."