How many Medical Devices are managed by your trust? 20,534 medical devices

How many Clinical Technicians/Engineers are in your Trust? 25 for medical devices

Do you use RFID tracking technology, if yes, Please answer the below questions. Yes

For what purpose do you use RFID? (ie. Records, Patients, Medical Devices, Security etc.) To track high risk medical devices and beds to ensure they can be located for servicing

What were the initial setup costs of the supplier? (0-10k, 10-20k, etc.) Initially £70K – on-going project with on-going costs

How many medical devices are tagged? 3217 medical devices and 1254 beds

Do you use Passive or Active Tagging? Active

Approximately how long does it take to perform a ward audit using RFID? 5 minutes to scan a ward with handheld scanner. Many wards now have fixed readers so information is on database in real-time.

What are the main medical device types tagged? Beds, Infusion Devices, Patient Monitors

How long does it take your EBME department to perform a ward audit (for Non-RFID users)? Not applicable