“Optimizing the utilization of our infusion pumps and other movable medical equipment is critical to our mission of providing a better way to deliver care. The right equipment must always be ready for the right person at the right time. It is all about supporting our staff and patients. We determined that we needed an accurate, real-time visualization of our assets and after an extensive review of the RTLS marketplace, our team determined that the best solution for St. Luke’s needs is Awarepoint. They impressed us with their proven experience in implementing real-time visibility solutions in large, acute care facilities.”
Profile
  • 626-bed facility
  • In Thomson Reuters Top 100 Hospitals
  • ANCC Nursing Magnet facility
  • Flagship hospital for Aurora Healthcare and its 13 hospitals
  • 5 buildings which make up 1.8 million square feet covered by awareAssets
Implementation
  • Implemented awareAssets in 2009
  • The system was deployed with ZigBee locating hardware
Impact
  • Utilization (actual) went from 39.9% to 64%, an increase or a +60% over the baseline (39.9%)
  • Lost pumps went from 14.2% to 0%
  • Eliminated rentals – cost savings of $147,776 per year
  • 230 pumps valued at $674,000 redeployed to other Aurora facilities as a result of increased utilization
  • Adding additional assets to system (wheelchairs, surgical trays, etc.)