Most Leading RTLS Solution Providers in Healthcare Industry, 2023.pdf

February
Issue 09
2023
AiRISTA
A Guide
Steps to
Consider When
Implementing RTLS
in Healthcare
Sneak Peek
Use of RTLS
in Healthcare
Mr. Sy Sajjad
CEO and Founder
AiRISTA Flow, Inc.
Flow, Inc Facilitating Solutions for Asset Tracking,
Staﬀ Safety and Workﬂow Operations
RTLS
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eal-Time Location System (RTLS) technology has
Remerged as a transformative solution in the
healthcare industry, revolutionizing how hospitals
and other medical facilities operate. RTLS enables
healthcare providers to track and monitor assets, patients
and staff in real time, optimizing workflow efficiency,
improving patient safety, and enhancing overall operational
performance.
In this rapidly evolving landscape, numerous solution
providers have stepped forward, offering innovative RTLS
solutions tailored to the specific needs of healthcare
organizations. These providers leverage cutting-edge
technologies such as RFID (Radio Frequency
Identification), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and
ultrasound to provide accurate and reliable location
tracking.
The significance of RTLS in healthcare cannot be
overstated. By implementing RTLS solutions, hospitals can
Transforming
Healthcare Operations
The Power of RTLS Solu on Providers

efficiently manage their equipment inventory, reducing
instances of misplaced or lost assets. Tracking high-value
medical devices, such as infusion pumps or portable
ultrasound machines, becomes effortless, leading to
improved resource utilization and cost savings.
Furthermore, RTLS solutions play a vital role in patient
safety. Tracking patients with RTLS tags or bracelets
enables healthcare staff to locate individuals quickly,
reducing response times in critical situations and ensuring
the well-being of patients. This technology also aids in
preventing patient elopement, particularly in psychiatric or
dementia units, enhancing security and peace of mind for
patients and their families.
RTLS has proven its worth in workflow optimization as
well. By monitoring the movement of staff members,
healthcare facilities can identify bottlenecks, streamline
processes and allocate resources more effectively. RTLS-
enabled workflow management systems help automate
tasks, such as nurse call response or patient transportation,
allowing healthcare providers to deliver care more
efficiently and enhance the patient experience.
As the demand for RTLS solutions in healthcare continues
to grow, numerous solution providers have emerged to
address the diverse needs of healthcare organizations. These
providers offer comprehensive RTLS platforms, integrating
seamlessly with existing healthcare systems and providing
robust analytics capabilities to derive actionable insights
from the collected data.
In Insights Care's latest edition, Most Leading RTLS
Solution Providers in Healthcare Industry, 2023, we
walk you through the world of RTLS solution providers that
develop and deploy systems and technologies that allows
organizations to track and locate assets, patients and staff in
real-time, improving operational efficiency and patient
safety in healthcare settings.
Hope you have an interesting read!
- Pooja Shah

AiRISTA Flow, Inc
Facilitating Solutions for Asset Tracking,
Staff Safety and Workflow Operations
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Blueiot (Beijing) Technology Co. Ltd
Comprehensive Tracking Solution to
Effective Patient Care
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Practicing Mental Health
In A Digital Age (World
Mental Health Day
October 10th)
Steps to Consider When
Implementing RTLS in
Healthcare
A Guide
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Use of RTLS in Healthcare 26
Sneak Peek
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Regaining Focus for Better
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Person
Company
AiRISTA Flow, Inc.
airistaﬂow.com
Mr. Sy Sajjad
CEO and Founder
AiRISTA Flow, Inc. Is a leader in providing Wi-Fi-
based Real Time Location Systems (RTLS), process
improvement, and hand hygiene solutions.
CenTrak, Inc.
centrak.com
David Minning
CEO
Industry-leading locating and sensing solutions:
CenTrak® is an end-to-end IoT solution provider
that transforms patient and resident care by
delivering real-time operational insights.
Blueiot
Technology Co., Ltd
blueiot.com
Darren Liu
Product Director
Blueiot Technology Co., Ltd is an innovative
technology company that develops revolutionary
RTLS based on Bluetooth AoA technology, with
accuracy down to 0.1m.
Tele-tracking
Technologies Inc.
teletracking.com
Chris Johnson
President, Co-CEO
Tele-tracking Technologies Inc. have exclusively
focused on developing integrated operational
solutions and clinical operations expertise that
deliver measurable outcomes for healthcare
organizations and governments.
Zebra Technologies
zebra.com
Anders Gustafsson
CEO
Zebra Technologies empowers organizations to
thrive in the on-demand economy by making
every front-line worker and asset at the edge
visible, connected and fully optimized.

Most Leading RTLS Solu on Providers in Healthcare Industry, 2023
Mr. Sy Sajjad
CEO and Founder

AiRISTA
Flow, Inc Facilitating Solutions for
Asset Tracking, Staff Safety
and Workflow Operations
Try to build a recurring
revenue model. Build your
team with a staff that has deep
domain experience which not
only relates to customers'
challenges but can help you
grow these relationships to be a
trusted advisor. High value
services will help maintain
margins and drive repeat
business.

T
he digital age has successfully transformed the
world for the better. Be it the Industrial segment,
Hospitality Sector, or Healthcare Institutes,
technology has affected almost every segment.
And, inside the Healthcare Sector, especially in the hospital
ecosystem, workflow efficiency requires tracking of
operations and resources. For this reason, keeping an eye on
the location of staff, patients and objects has become an
immediate need.
To improve operational efficiency, 25% to 30% of the
healthcare systems in the US have invested in real-time
locating systems (RTLS), a wireless sensing technology to
track resources and alert to operational issues.
To help hospitals track their most important
resources, AiRISTA works with providers to identify the
pain points and centralize location insights to improve
process flow within hospitals. Under the leadership of Mr.
Sy Sajjad, the CEO and Founder, AiRISTA aligns the
customer's operations, aiming to effectively accommodate
the needs and requirements of any medical facility.
We crossed paths with Mr. Sajjad to learn more about
AiRISTA Flow and its strategic leadership that made the
company a huge success.
Below are the highlights of the interview.
Please brief our audience about AiRISTA, its USPs, and
how it is currently positioned as one of the most reliable
companies in the healthcare sector.
We started AiRISTA 6 years ago with the intent to provide a
single backbone for location insights for all of the mobile
resources used by medical facilities. Since then, we have
grown organically and, through acquisition, and we have
established close partnerships with some of the biggest
names in the space. We provide a broad range of RTLS
solutions, including patient flow, elopement, hand hygiene
and temperature monitoring. However, asset tracking, staff
safety and workflow are the three most popular use cases.
Our message seems to resonate as we emerge from the
pandemic. For instance, healthcare providers are in a real
squeeze as more than 50% are expected to operate in the
red this year. For this reason, they are considering asset
tracking to make the best use of the equipment on hand.
In addition, many are looking at patient flow solutions with
reimbursements tied to patient satisfaction. Considering a
tight labor market, nurses are also burnt out and are leaving
the field. Workplace safety has been the number one reason
for nurses who are considering leaving, as per a survey
published by McKinsey & Company in August.
Tell us more about AiRISTA's distinct offerings that are
impacting the healthcare sector and its clients.
The breadth of AiRISTA's portfolio helps healthcare
providers in a couple of ways. First, we can bring a variety
of options to the table to solve customers' use case needs
over the long haul. Second, it has tight end-to-end control
of the solution, from tag to infrastructure, to the software
platform, which allows us to roll it out quickly and get it
right.
In addition, we have a variety of asset tags, from simple
BLE “tile” like tags that break the $10 barrier, followed by
tags with multiple programmable buttons to drive
workflows. Most of the tags include temperature sensing as
well as motion detection that allows the users to be alerted
to movement, jolts and idle periods.
Our message seems to
resonate as we emerge
from the pandemic. For
instance, healthcare providers
are in a real squeeze as more
than 50% are expected to
operate in the red this year.
For this reason, they are
considering asset tracking to
make the best use of
equipment on hand.

We also have the industry's leading 2-way communicating
staff safety tag used in some of the most hostile
environments. This tag includes a message display,
programmable buttons, an LED and audio alerting.
Most importantly providers should consider the viability of
the software platform first. Ask whether the architecture
scales to address the entire enterprise, not just one unit or
facility. Consider the future demands on that platform as
IoT devices enter the arena and location insights need to be
shared across your enterprise's applications. Think of the
RTLS platform as an enterprise location service bus.
For this, we have just created a Buyer's Guide to help
providers think critically when considering an RTLS
solution. It is made available on the company's website.
From a healthcare entrepreneur's perspective, what is
your opinion on the impact of innovative leadership in
enhancing workflow metrics in the RTLS solution
segment in general?
Post the global pandemic, there has been a shakeout of
healthcare providers. In this regard, survivors are
encouraged to use innovation to drive efficiency, quality
and patient satisfaction.
We are working with a large hospital that has created an
innovation centre to explore the possibilities of new
technology. They made a strategic decision to upgrade in-
room TVs with new flat-panel displays.
Thus, we are creating an integration that recognizes the
clinician when they enter the room and displays the
clinician's information and relevant patient information.
The displays will also remind clinicians to wash their hands
with an audio and visual message based on the hospital's
hand hygiene protocol.
As an experienced leader, share your opinion on how the
adoption of advanced technologies has impacted the
RTLS solution space and how AiRISTA is adapting to
the change.
One of the historic challenges with RTLS was the number
of technologies that could be thrown at problems. This
resulted in islands of functionality that has become hard to
manage over time.
At AiRISTA, we invest in Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE).
Consumerization of BLE is driving the cost down, and as

the name implies, batteries last for years. Moreover,
emerging standards provide accuracy of tens of centimetres,
which has been a sort of holy grail and opens exciting use
cases. We are working with several hospitals to deploy a
new BLE standard based on angle-of-arrival to consolidate
all of their RTLS use cases under a single technology.
What efforts did you make to ensure productivity across
your team at AiRISTA?
Productivity has a couple of faces. One face is the
productivity of employees. We make deliberate efforts to
cross-train our engineers.
As the nature of RTLS requires skills across many
disciplines, a UI developer, for example, might have an
interest in protocol implementation. Hence, cross-training
creates flexibility in the company's workforce, encouraging
professional growth. In addition, after working remotely
during the pandemic, we are welcoming employees back in
a hybrid fashion that has been useful in maintaining a work-
life balance and employee retention.
The second face of productivity is the ability to
manufacture and deliver products. Just like hospital supply
chains, our technology supply chains have been impacted.
During the pandemic, we introduced a Social Distancing
and Contact Tracing solution. Consequently, the demand
was overwhelming, requiring hundreds of thousands of tags
per month.
With the growth
perceived in the RTLS
market, it's not
practical to grow
services from within.
Hence, we are investing
heavily in partner
recruitment and
training.

environment called Flow Studio for rapid development of
connectors, custom workflows, and third-party application
integration. This could be a great opportunity for partners to
increase high-margin revenue and create closer customer
relationships.
Please give us a few recognitions that accurately
highlight your organization's position in the market.
One of our largest installations has been the California
Department of State Hospitals, a joint project in
collaboration with one of the world's largest carriers. There,
a staff safety tag with the messaging interface was used to
notify security staff of assaults on staff.
We also rolled out significant deployments of our Social
Distancing and Contact Tracing solutions. In these cases,
customers were surrounded by support during the
deployment, given the urgency and short time frame.
The gold standard of vendor evaluations is the Gartner®
Magic Quadrant™. In the 2022 Magic Quadrant for Indoor
location services, AiRISTA was recognized as a “Leader” in
the upper right quadrant. This is recognition that we worked
hard for and are proud of. We would like to think that
Gartner got it right.
However, we were able to lock up suppliers with early
forecasts and payment. We also created shadow designs of
our hardware that allowed us to shift to alternate
components when needed.
As a successful RTLS solution provider, what would be
your advice to budding entrepreneurs and enthusiasts
aspiring to venture into this niche?
Firstly, I would suggest making sure that you are well
funded. Look to where VCs are investing, and acquisitions
are occurring, as Gartner expects the indoor location market
to grow from $1.9 billion in 2021 to $55 billion by 2030.
Secondly, there will be a need for solution customization
and integration. As the sources of location information
continue to increase and the need to share it across
enterprise applications and resources becomes critical, the
demand for related services is likely to explode.
Hence, try to build a recurring revenue model. Build your
team with a staff that has deep domain experience, which
not only relates to customers' challenges but can help you
grow these relationships to be a trusted advisor. High-value
services will help maintain margins and drive repeat
business.
How do you envision scaling AiRISTA's services in 2023
and beyond?
With the growth perceived in the RTLS market, it's not
practical to grow services from within. Hence, we are
investing heavily in partner recruitment and training.
Our UVS software platform has a low-code development

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ack in the day, mothers will stop their children from
Bowning phones before turning 18 years, or even
watching movies, because they are scared and
worried about what they might see online. It has become
inevitable to not go online for work, recreation, or
socialization, because we live in the digital age. Our mental
health heavily depends on the content we consume and we
must take personal precautionary measures to guard our
personal health starting from the upstairs; the mental health.
These digital contents include the type of movies we watch
on (YouTube, NetFlix, T-Series, etc.), broad casts on radio
& tv stations (CNN, BBC, NDTV, Best Life On TV),
podcasts on Spotify etc, pictures and videos on social media
(Twitter, Koo, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Share chat,
etc), cinema movies, and many more digital avenues to
access contents virtually.
What you see or listen to online has a great, long-term
impact on your mental health, which is why you must be
very careful of what you consume. Having the right to view
any content does not mean, you should spend all your time
listening to everything you come across; learn when to call
it a quit and do something better and healthy, such as
walking, running, reading or even cooking.
What Is Digital Metal Health:
It is any online platform ranging from mobile applications
to online support groups that aims to reduce the gap
between patients and mental healthcare providers by
providing online counselling and therapy. These types of
apps are developed under the guidance of mental health
experts and can be used by anyone above 18 years.
Dr. Misker Kassahun is a general medical practitioner who
graduated from St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical
College in 2020. She is currently the co-founder and
executive director of GIV Society Ethiopia. This local not-
for-profit organization works to tackle social challenges
via volunteerism. The organization's flagship project is
monthly free medical outreach. For the past 20 months, it
has given 3000 underprivileged community members
comprehensive medical service via 800 volunteer health
professionals in 8
sub-cities of Addis Ababa.
Dr. Misker is passionate about mental health, healthcare
leadership, and youth empowerment. Dr. Misker hopes to
use social media to bring awareness to mental health and
reduce stigma. She mainly uses LinkedIn for her advocacy
work.
th
(World Mental Health Day October 10 )
Author Bio
By- Dr. Misker Kassahun
A good friend Chidiebere Moses, the Customer Relations
Manager at Insights Care Magazine, asked me; How can I
choose contents that are good for my mental health,
Before Consuming Them?
I replied; As someone who spends most of my time online, I
thought I would share some tools that help my mental
health and productivity. This will include the Mental Health
Speakers, Exercises, Media Channels and Companies to
listen to such as:
In A Digital
Mental Health
Practicing Mental Health
In A Digital Age

Mental Health Boosting Exercises:
Ÿ Aerobic and dance-based exercises (Kukuwa Fitness).
Ÿ Yoga (Yoga with Adriene).
Ÿ Breathing Exercise (My favorite breathing exercise
sequence by Clark Kegley).
Ÿ Wim Hoff- The Iceman needs no introduction.
Ÿ Guided mediations on YouTube on specific topic that I
feel like I need more awareness and clarity.
Ÿ Waking up by Sam Harris- Contains daily guided
mediations, unique series of meditations, and
conversations with some of the most distinguished
psychologists, psychiatrists, and spiritual leaders. An app
that I can't recommend enough.
Mental Health Productivity Tips (Free apps):
Ÿ Any. do - a to-do list for prioritizing & categorizing your
activities.
Ÿ Stay Focused- To block app notifications and limit the
usage of social media.
YouTube Channels for Mental Health and Well-being:
Ÿ Andrew Huberman- a podcast by a neuroscientist that
focuses on the connection between the brain and
perception, emotions and behavior.
Ÿ School of Life - group of psychologists, philosophers and
writers talking about self-understanding, psychology and
relationships.
Ÿ Jordan Peterson - A professor of psychology, clinical
psychologist and YouTube personality talks about
behavioral psychology and self-improvement and invites
accomplished people in their field. His lectures are a
must-watch, and his books are also a must-read.
Ÿ Joe Dispenza and Bruce Lipton- These two authors and
speakers talk about Epigenetics, the connection between
belief(mindset) and diseases, and self-healing.
Mental Health Oriented Podcasts:
Ÿ On Purpose with Jay Shetty- he invites insightful
guests from all walks of life. He talks about healthy
habits, wellness tips, and how to cope with difficulties.
Ÿ The Anxious Achiever- a LinkedIn Podcast and must
listen about anxiety and mental health in the workplace.
The host invites successful leaders to share their stories
about their mental health journey. I highly recommend
this podcast to people in leadership positions.
Social Media Pages for Mental Health: Instagram
Pages:
Ÿ Mark Manson- is a brutally honest author with a
refreshing take on life. Check out his website, articles,
YouTube channels and best-selling books. His monthly
newsletter is a must-read.
Ÿ Neurohacker- a page that gives neuroscience-based tips
that can be implemented in daily life and activities.
Ÿ The brain coach- a page run by a clinical
neuropsychologist focused on mental health, self-care,
psychology, productivity, and relationships.
Ÿ Professional Zone – a page that shares happiness
boosting events, and videos, quotes and stories to help
you see reasons to smile through the tough day.
Books for your Mental Health, enriching you with the
right knowledge to stay above the curve.
Ÿ Maybe You should talk to someone by Lori Gottlieb- a
therapist's memoir that tells you how all of us go through
challenging personal and professional times. There might
come a time we need it.
Ÿ Meditations by Marcus Aurelius- a collection of personal
writings by the Roman Emperor about Stoic philosophy.
Ÿ I hope you will find them helpful. These are my
suggestions and what helps me and works for me.
th
World Mental Health Day on October 10 , 2022, like every
other year before and in the future, reminds us of the
necessity of taking care of our brain, senses, environment,
and overall health. Everything around us contributes to how
we think and react to things and life in general. If it doesn't
happen now, it will surely happen in the future, so ensure to
watch your environs, whom you associate with, and what
content (digital or offline) you consume, to stay a step
ahead of the trouble. Being mentally healthy help boosts
your life, work, and guarantees more success in everything
you do. All professions must pay attention and take all
necessary correction measures, be it a child, man, or
woman, no one is left out of this topic.

RTLS in
Healthcare
When Implementing
teps to Consider
Rrevolutionized the way healthcare institutions
manage their operations. By providing real-time
visibility and tracking of assets, patients and staff, RTLS
enhances patient safety, improves workflow efficiency, and
optimizes resource utilization. Whether you're a hospital,
clinic, or long-term care facility, implementing RTLS can
bring significant benefits. However, effective
implementation requires careful planning and execution.
Let's analyze the key steps to consider when implementing
RTLS in healthcare!
Define Objectives and Identify Use Cases
Before diving into the implementation process, it is crucial
to clearly define your objectives and identify the specific
use cases where RTLS can add value. Common use cases
include asset tracking, patient flow optimization, staff safety
and infection control. By determining your goals and
priorities, you can focus your efforts on areas that will have
the most significant impact.
Conduct a Site Assessment
Performing a thorough site assessment is essential to ensure
a smooth implementation. Evaluate your facility's
infrastructure, such as the availability of Wi-Fi, cellular
coverage and power sources. Identify any potential physical
barriers or interference that could impact the performance
of the RTLS system. Additionally, consider the layout of
your facility and the specific areas where you want to
deploy RTLS tags and receivers.
Engage Stakeholders and Obtain Buy-In
Implementing RTLS in healthcare involves various
stakeholders, including administrators, IT teams, clinical
staff, and facilities management. Engaging these
stakeholders early in the process obtains their buy-in and
ensure their active participation. Address the concerns or
questions they may have and emphasize the benefits of
RTLS in improving patient care, safety and operational
efficiency.

A Guide

Select the Right RTLS Solution
Choosing the appropriate RTLS solution for your healthcare
facility is critical. There are different technologies available,
such as Wi-Fi, ultrasound, RFID and Bluetooth Low Energy
(BLE). Each technology has its strengths and limitations, so
evaluate them based on your specific use cases, budget and
infrastructure. Consider factors like accuracy, scalability,
battery life and integration capabilities with existing
systems like electronic health records (EHR) or asset
management software.
Develop a Detailed Implementation Plan
A well-defined implementation plan is vital to ensure a
successful deployment. Create a detailed timeline that
outlines the different stages of implementation, including
system configuration, tag deployment, receiver installation,
integration with existing systems, and staff training.
Allocate resources and responsibilities accordingly to
ensure a smooth execution.
Pilot Testing and Validation
Before deploying RTLS throughout the entire facility,
conduct a pilot test in a specific area or department. This
allows you to validate the system's performance, fine-tune
configurations and identify any potential issues or
challenges. Gather feedback from users and incorporate
their input into the final implementation plan.
Train Staff and Promote User Adoption
Proper training is fundamental for the successful adoption
of RTLS by staff members. Conduct comprehensive
training sessions to familiarize users with the system,
including how to use tags, interpret data and leverage the
system's features. Highlight the benefits of RTLS and
address any concerns or resistance to change. Encourage
staff participation and emphasize the positive impact on
patient care and workflow efficiency.
Monitor, Evaluate and Optimize
Once RTLS is implemented, continuously monitor and
evaluate its performance. Collect and analyze data to
acquire insights into asset utilization, patient flow patterns
and staff efficiency. Use this data to identify areas for
improvement and optimize processes. Regularly engage
with users to gather feedback and address any issues
promptly. Additionally, stay informed about advancements
in RTLS technology and explore opportunities to leverage
new features or integrations.
Maintain and Support the System
RTLS systems require regular maintenance and support to
ensure optimal performance. Establish a maintenance
schedule to inspect tags, receivers and infrastructure
components. Regularly update software and firmware to
access the latest features and security patches. Provide a
dedicated support channel for users to promptly address any
technical issues or questions.
Continual Improvement and Expansion
As your healthcare facility evolves, consider expanding the
use of RTLS to additional areas or departments. Continually
assess the impact of RTLS on patient outcomes, operational
efficiency and return on investment. Explore new use cases
and innovative applications of the technology to further
enhance your healthcare services.
Implementing RTLS in healthcare is a complex endeavor,
but by following the above mentioned steps, you can
navigate the process more effectively. Remember to engage
stakeholders, choose the right solution, plan meticulously
and prioritize user adoption. With a well-executed RTLS
implementation, you can improve patient care, streamline
operations and elevate the overall healthcare experience.
-Pooja Shah

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Darren Liu
Product Director
Blueiot（Beijing）
Technology Co.Ltd

Blueiot (Beijing)
Technology Co. Ltd
Comprehensive Tracking Solu on to Effec ve Pa ent Care
Unlike the traditional times when hospitals were
required to increase the volume of physical
capacity to meet the needs of their growing patient
volumes, there has been a rising opportunity for digital
transformation. Not only do the hospitals no longer have to
seek out more physical capacity, but they could also keep
track of every patient's needs and increase the workflow
through the RTLS healthcare tracking technology.
Within these technological dynamics, Blueiot (Beijing)
Technology Co. Ltd is quite experienced in providing
comprehensive and effective RTLS solutions for hospitals
and nursing homes, in response to the increasing needs for
patient & staff tracking and medical equipment
management. The wristband tags are worn by patients to
helps collect real-time data about their temperature, heart
rate, and so on. This data was then transformed into a
visualized dynamic interface on the Blueiot platforms.
Blueiot Positioning System is realized by a Bluetooth
direction finding technology that is based on Bluetooth
Core Specification v5.1. It uses the AoA (Angle of Arrival)
positioning algorithm to reach the unique direction of the
incoming wave and the position of the tag. Users, through
this technology, experience high accuracy, high capacity,
broad ecosystem, low power, low cost, and small size as an
advantage.
In an interview with Insights Care, Darren Liu, Product
Director shares his inspiration behind the successful
application of Blueiot positioning system within the
healthcare system today.
Following are the excerpts from the interview.
Please brief us about your company, its USP, and how it
is currently positioned as one of the most reliable
companies in the healthcare sector.
Blueiot is a high-tech company that specializes in high-
precision indoor positioning technology. As early as the
release of Bluetooth Core Specification v5.1 in 2019 and
also as a Bluetooth SIG member, we apply the latest
Bluetooth AoA technology to our RTLS products and
solutions with a sub-meter accuracy, ten times higher than
the traditional Bluetooth technology.
Blueiot has successfully exported our products to 50
countries and regions with our business partners and
accumulated hundreds of project experiences, especially in
the healthcare sector.
Tell us about your company's distinct offerings that are
impacting the healthcare sector and its clients.
Accurate indoor positioning technology can be applied in
hospitals for people and asset tracking, leading to higher
efficiency, better service and lower cost.
Accurate indoor posi oning
technology can be applied in hospitals
for people and asset tracking, leading
to higher efficiency, be er service,
and lower cost. It will record the me
consump on of every step from the
pa ent entering into hospital to the
pa ent ge ng the proper treatment.
A er data accumula on and analysis,
it could be used to reduce me
consump on in the unnecessary
step which may save more lives.
Most Leading RTLS Solu on Providers in Healthcare Industry, 2023

For example, a national-level hospital located in the
Nanshan district of Shenzhen City of China has deployed
more than two thousand anchors realizing the full coverage
of real-time tracking. Our system is used to track staff,
patients and equipment to improve management efficiency.
It will record the time consumption of every step from the
patient entering into hospital to the patient getting the
proper treatment. After data accumulation and analysis, it
could be used to reduce time consumption in the
unnecessary step which may save more lives. Our partner
develops a navigation app based on our system, so the app
could help the patient to find the target medical department
more effectively and staff could use the app to find patients
when an emergency happened.
How has the adoption of advanced technologies
impacted the company in advancing its solution and
adapting to change?
The company has mass-produced Bluetooth AoA locating
products since 2020 and become the second largest provider
in this respect. With patented locating gateways, its locating
system is compatible with all Bluetooth 4.0 or above tags
and supports the high-precision locating service for both
IoT tags and LBS phones.
During the past two years, we have completed the industrial
solutions with the innovation of the technologies. However,
the ecosystem of the BLE AoA locating is not fully
developed due to the unfamiliarity with RTLS technology
in the market. Among all RTLS technologies, the
development of some of them, like Bluetooth AoA
positioning technology, is still at an early stage. Even
globally, there are only a limited number of RTLS
positioning solution providers. So the market has not fully
understood its value and the ecosystem still needs further
development. Now Blueiot provides an open AoA-based
ecosystem and we are looking for more partners to co-build
this ecosystem and promote the development of the
positioning industry.
What efforts do you take to ensure productivity across
the team at your company?
Team management and improving team efficiency and
productivity have always been one of the concerns of the
enterprise leader. I think that efficiency is just an indicator
of achieving an outcome or company goal. Achieving the
goal is the key.
First of all, the company goals should be formulated
according to actual conditions, and the full responsibility
should be clarified to carry out the goals and meet
reasonable deadlines. In the process of management, it is
particularly important to cultivate the work planning ability
and deadline management of the team and employees.

As a successful RTLS Solution Provider, what would be
your advice to the budding entrepreneurs and
enthusiasts who aspire to venture into this niche?
High-precision real-time location technology is an
important component of informatization and intelligent
technology.
For someone who would like to venture into this niche, I
think, first of all, you should have a basic understanding and
curiosity about new technology and its application in
different kinds of industries and basic knowledge about its
solutions. Secondly, one excellent team should be organized
and great quality products should be produced.
How do you envision scaling your company's operations
in 2023 and beyond?
We have successfully exported our products to 50 countries
and regions with our business partners and accumulated
hundreds of project experiences. From the very beginning,
Implementing the Strategy of globalization is the major
strategy in targeting the indoor locating market.
Based on our strategy, I think by the end of 2025, we aim to
be the #1 indoor locating product and solution provider.
With the highest market share, Blueiot will become the
preferred brand in the indoor locating industry and a
company with wider business coverage, which finally will
become the most trusted location IoT enterprise globally.
Yet, we highly value overseas markets. we recruit global
distributors, and agents and set up a dedicated team to
explore overseas markets.
Please give us a few testimonials of your
clients/customers and a list of awards/recognitions that
accurately highlight your organization's position in the
market.
“We believe BlueIoT plays an important role in AoA
solution design and deployment, the optimization of their
algorithm can make customers enjoy the precise location
service of BLE and fast commercialization.”
—Leon Wu, Regional Sales Manager, North&East China,
Nordic Semiconductor
“We are delighted to welcome Blueiot to the Industry IoT
Consortium,” said Stephen Mellor, CTO, of IIC. “Their
knowledge and experience with Bluetooth in various
industries will help our members as we work to help
businesses all over the world with digital transformation.”
—Stephen Mellor, CTO, IIC
“The global indoor location market size is set to grow at a
CAGR of 22.9% by 2026…Blueiot has an open and broad
ecosystem and is dedicated to forming partnerships with
various organizations within the Bluetooth AoA field and
tag supplies to enhance its product offerings.”
—IoT Intelligence Report, IoT community
July 2022

Hea hcare
Remerged as a game-changer in the healthcare
industry, offering unprecedented visibility and
tracking capabilities. By leveraging RTLS, healthcare
institutions can streamline operations, enhance patient
safety, optimize resource utilization and improve overall
efficiency.
Let's take a sneak peek into the various applications and
benefits of RTLS in healthcare.
Asset Tracking and Management
One of the primary applications of RTLS in healthcare is
asset tracking and management. Medical equipment, such
as wheelchairs, infusion pumps and specialized devices, is
essential for patient care but often prone to misplacement or
theft. RTLS enables real-time tracking and monitoring of
assets, allowing healthcare providers to locate equipment
quickly, reduce downtime and optimize asset utilization. By
eliminating the time wasted searching for equipment, staff
can focus more on patient care, improving outcomes.
Patient Flow Optimization
RTLS plays a crucial role in optimizing patient flow within
healthcare facilities. It enables the tracking of patients
throughout their journey, from admission to discharge. By
deploying RTLS tags on patient wristbands, healthcare
providers can monitor the movement of patients, identify
bottlenecks and streamline workflows. This real-time
visibility allows staff to anticipate patient needs, allocate
resources efficiently and reduce wait times. As a result,
patients experience smoother transitions between different
departments, enhancing their overall satisfaction.
Staff Safety and Security
Ensuring the safety and security of healthcare staff is of
utmost importance. RTLS provides valuable tools to
enhance staff safety within healthcare facilities. Panic
buttons equipped with RTLS technology can be assigned to
healthcare workers, allowing them to call for immediate
assistance in emergencies or threatening situations. RTLS
enables the real-time location tracking of staff members,
ensuring a swift response during critical events. This feature
is particularly crucial in high-stress environments like
emergency departments or psychiatric wards, where the risk
of violence or aggression is higher.
Infection Control
In healthcare settings, infection control is a top priority.
RTLS can assist in maintaining a safe and hygienic

environment by monitoring hand
hygiene compliance and ensuring the
proper use of personal protective
equipment (PPE). RTLS-enabled hand
hygiene systems can track and remind
healthcare workers to sanitize their hands at
designated hand hygiene stations, reducing
the spread of infections. Additionally, RTLS
can alert staff when they enter or leave
restricted areas without wearing the required
PPE, further minimizing the risk of cross-
contamination.
Workflow Optimization
Efficient workflow is crucial for healthcare institutions to
deliver high-quality care. RTLS enables real-time
monitoring of patient movements, staff availability and
resource utilization. This data allows healthcare providers
to identify workflow inefficiencies, eliminate bottlenecks
and implement process improvements. For example, RTLS
can analyze patient wait times at different stages of care
delivery and provide insights to optimize scheduling,
resource allocation and staff deployment. By streamlining
workflows, healthcare organizations can enhance
productivity and deliver timely patient care.
Patient and Family Engagement
RTLS technology can also enhance patient and family
engagement in healthcare. With the help of RTLS-enabled
interactive displays or mobile applications, patients and
their families can access real-time information about their
care journey. This includes updates on appointment
schedules, location-based guidance within the facility, and
personalized notifications. RTLS-powered patient
engagement solutions promote transparency, improve
communication and empower patients to actively
participate in their care process.
Research and Data Analytics
The wealth of data collected through RTLS in healthcare
settings provides a valuable research and analytics resource.
The data captured by RTLS systems can be analyzed to
identify trends, patterns and correlations that can contribute
to evidence-based decision-making and process
improvements. This information can be used to optimize
resource allocation, predict patient flow and identify
opportunities for cost savings. RTLS data can also facilitate
retrospective analysis, enabling healthcare organizations to
evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and drive
continuous improvement.
Temperature and Environmental Monitoring
Maintaining appropriate environmental conditions, such as
temperature and humidity, is crucial for preserving the
quality and safety of medications, vaccines, blood products,
and other sensitive healthcare supplies. RTLS can integrate
with temperature and environmental monitoring systems to
provide real-time data on storage conditions. This ensures
that critical items are stored within the required temperature
range, minimizing the risk of spoilage or compromised
efficacy. In the event of temperature deviations, RTLS can
trigger alerts, allowing staff to take immediate corrective
actions and prevent potential harm to patients.
Fall Prevention and Patient Safety
Falls are a significant concern in healthcare facilities,
particularly among elderly or vulnerable patients. RTLS can
help mitigate the risk of falls by monitoring patient
movement and alerting staff when a patient approaches a
restricted area or leaves a designated safe zone. By
providing real-time notifications, RTLS enables timely
intervention and assistance, reducing the likelihood of falls
and related injuries. This proactive approach to fall
prevention enhances patient safety and reduces the burden
on healthcare providers.
In conclusion, RTLS technology transforms healthcare by
offering real-time visibility, tracking and analytics
capabilities. From asset tracking and patient flow
optimization to staff safety and infection control, RTLS
provides a wide range of applications that enhance patient
care, streamline operations and improve overall efficiency.
As healthcare institutions continue to embrace digital
transformation, RTLS will undoubtedly play a pivotal role
in shaping the future of healthcare delivery.
-Pooja Shah

he emergence of technology and digital gadgets has
Tcompletely changed how we work, communicate
and pass our free time. Smartphones, laptops and
tablets are a common fixture in our everyday lives and
provide a plethora of advantages, from boosted productivity
to easy access to a richness of knowledge. As with any
effective tool, there are drawbacks as well, particularly in
terms of focus, distraction and phone addiction.
I have personally witnessed the effects that technology can
have on people's health and wellbeing as a business owner
in the healthcare industry. According to studies, excessive
phone use and screen time can cause a variety of problems,
such as bad posture, sleep disruptions, eye strain and even
mental health problems like anxiety and melancholy.
Additionally, it can be a major source of distraction and can
make it difficult to focus on important tasks.
Our phones are made to be addictive, which is one of the
main causes of this. All digital services, including social
media, email, messaging programs and others, are designed
to draw our interest and hold it for as long as possible. This
might result in a vicious cycle of continual diversion and
task switching, which can be harmful to our capacity for
focus and productivity.
To better control their phone use and increase their ability
to concentrate, many people are turning to digital wellbeing
and anti-distraction apps. These solutions exist in a variety
of formats, from browser extensions that block distracting
websites during working hours to smartphone apps that
measure and regulate screen time. They are not a be-all and
end-all solution, but can be looked as powerful tools to help
people change their habits and develop a healthier
relationship with technology.
Patients in the medical field who are battling addiction,
anxiety, or other mental health conditions linked to
technology use may find these tools to be especially helpful.
Healthcare professionals may assist patients in taking
charge of their mental and physical health and improving
their quality of life by educating them how to manage their
phone use and develop healthier digital habits.
The fact that digital wellbeing solutions are not a panacea
must be understood. Despite their potential value, they are
only a small component of a more comprehensive strategy
for enhancing health and wellness. For instance, it's crucial
to emphasize self-care activities like exercise in addition to
using these technologies.
In conclusion, while the development of technology has
improved our lives greatly, it has also posed new
distraction, attention and addiction issues. It is our duty as
professionals in the healthcare industry to assist patients in
overcoming these obstacles and forming better technology
usage habits. We can assist people in taking charge of their
digital life, which will enhance their general health and
wellbeing, by including digital wellbeing and anti-
distraction technologies into our method.
and Reining Foc for
Be er Health and Happiness
Dital T:
Escape the
Overcoming Phone Addic on

Ondrej Zak is a passionate
business leader and startup
founder with a background in
digital transforma on consul ng.
A er a five-year career in this
field where he helped global
companies change their business
models and create new digital
products, he founded Zario, a
so ware company designing a
revolu onary app called Zario.
Using gamifica on, psychology
and Ar ficial Intelligence, Zario is
designed to help users tackle
their phone addic on and
replace their unhealthy habits by
crea ng a personalized journey
of exci ng, fun, interac ve
challenges backed by scien fic
research. Zario aims to help
people by offering them a tool
that helps them live more
balanced and fulfilling lives.
Ondrej is passionate about
mental health, digital wellbeing
and using technology as an
enabler for humankind to reach
its full poten al. He hopes to help
people live a more balanced life,
free of unnecessary distrac ons.
About The Author

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