Proposal for implementation of RFID-chip technology in the outfits of evasion control on a health unit

摘要

The increases in the cost of providing health services impose on hospital managers to search for best practices for the administration and management of supplies and hospital technology. A case where one can get a significant reduction in operating costs is the proper management of the hospital trousseau [1]. In Brazil, to monitor hospital outfits, the most commonly used techniques are the use of barcode (bar code) and RFID (Radio Frequency Identification). Barcode is considered the cheapest per unit, however, is restricted handling of soiled garments. The use of RFID allows good monitoring of the hospital trousseau for introducing mechanisms that allow, with reliability and speed of data collection, the purpose of monitoring and control of parts [2]. The system via RFID has been presented as a better resource that the technique of Barcode, however, is still considered expensive, although the cost is not yet well established since its assessment depends on the focus given to the management of the hospital trousseau. Thus, the aim of this study is to develop a methodology for the implementation of RFID technology in the control of hospital outfits, identifying requirements and technical and managerial conditions for RFID technology can be better utilized in promoting good hospital management practices.