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RTLS for Asset Tracking and Staff Location
January 19, 2012

Insight into The Johns Hopkins Hospital’s RTLS selection process: why they chose Versus Advantages for asset tracking, nurse call automation and patient flow. Interview with Mike McCarty, Johns Hopkins’ Chief Network Officer.

High-Tech Success: Versus Technology grows through a focused healthcare niche
January 2012
Easing patient flow: How an RTLS solution can help Environmental Services efficiency
By Barry Cobbley, Director of Location Solutions
December 2011

Environmental services can affect patient throughput and capacity to promote patient care, and significant improvements can be delivered through visibility—or monitoring movement and interactions of patients, staff, visitors and equipment in real-time. Improving the ability to access and share this information mitigates many worries about patient flow. An RTLS addresses these concerns by improving the ability to capture, communicate and share patient data accurately, which promotes improved communication throughout the enterprise.
HCT EDIS heroes need an RTLS sidekick
By Ginger Banks, Former Clinical Analyst for PeaceHealth, Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend
December 2011

Healthcare is realizing that the return from emergency department information systems (EDIS) isn’t as “meaningful” as they thought. Read why they’re turning to RTLS for a meaningful ROI.

Location system aims to improve cancer care
September 19, 2011
Four Areas to Maximize Patient Safety With RTLS
September 2011
Leveraging Technology to Improve Patient Flow
February 2011
Medical clinic improves patient flow, increases revenues using smart technology
January 11, 2011

Versus employees know there's no place like Northwest Michigan
January 11, 2011

If you could work and live any place in the United States, where would you pick? Texas? California, maybe? The folks at Versus Technology know they can do their jobs anywhere in the country, but they choose to do them in Traverse City.

RFID for Safety
November 1, 2010

Versus radio frequency identification systems protect residents and staff.

Walking in the patients’ shoes
August 2010

PacMed adopts a real-time locating system to improve processes, safety and the bottom line.

Avera Medical Minute: Avera Surgery Center
June 24, 2010

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Local news in Sioux Falls highlights Versus Advantages at Avera Surgery Center in an Avera Medical Minute

Avera Medical Minute: Patient Tracker Technology
June 23, 2010

Local news in Sioux Falls highlights Versus Advantages at Avera Medical Center in an Avera Medical Minute

Humber River Regional Hospital embraces tracking technology
May 17, 2010

'They have a sense of comfort they won't be lost in the system'
March 19, 2010

HIROC News explores patient and staff experiences with Versus Advantages at two Ontario hospitals. Read more and learn first-hand from Dr. Gary Mann, Chief of Emergency at Rouge Valley Ajax, Arden Eldridge, Manager of the Emergency Clinic for Rouge Valley Health System and Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Chief of Emergency Services at Humber River Regional Hospital.

High-tech sensors aim to reduce doctor wait times
April 16, 2010

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The Pacific Medical Center at Canyon Park is now handing out electronic trackers to patients as soon as they check in for their doctor’s visit.

Bothell clinic hands out badges to cut wait times
April 5, 2010

Pacific Medical Center will use electronic badges to track how long patients have been waiting.

Cleveland Clinic using GPS to keep track of patients
March 30, 2010

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Dr. Eric Klein demonstrates to NBC’s Cleveland broadcasting station how they use the Versus RTLS to improve patient flow, the patient experience and reduce wait times.

Memorial Hospital Miramar Builds Benefits Onto Its RTLS
March 15, 2010

The Florida facility deployed an IR-RFID real-time locating system (RTLS) from Versus Technology to improve patient care. Now it also employs the solution to manage room turnover, track and monitor medical equipment, and automate workflow processes.

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For Union Hospital, Recall of Vital-Sign Monitors Reinforces Value of RTLS
February 22, 2010

The Versus solution lets Union Hospital quickly pinpoint the location of its assets, reducing the quantity of equipment needed and the time spent searching for it.

Washing away the flu blues
November 2009
At Virginia Mason Clinic, RFID Eliminates the Need for a Waiting Room
October 21, 2009
Versus is delivering better patient care
September 2009
How a real-time locating system can work for you
February 2009
Patient-Safety Center Tests RFID-enabled Hand Sanitizers
August 17, 2009

Read about the Versus hand-hygene compliance solution at the University of Miami-Jackson Health System (UM-JMH) Center for Patient Safety.

Technology Aids in HAI Prevention
July 23, 2009
Thinking Beyond the EMR. Why location, tracking and sensing technologies may provide a higher, faster rate of return.
May 21, 2009
New Oregon Hospital Adopts IR-RFID Hybrid System
May 4, 2009

Sacred Heart Medical Center is the third PeaceHealth hospital to install the Versus Technology system to track patient locations and treatments.

No more flags and tags, Cleveland Clinic Glickman Institute opts for automated whiteboards
February 9, 2009
Infrared/RFID Tags Help Anne Arundel Medical Center Reduce Labor Costs
May 4, 2009

The Maryland hospital is deploying Versus Technology's hybrid system to help it accurately locate equipment throughout its facility.

Sacred Heart at RiverBend’s Technological Improvements includes Versus’ Enterprise VISion for improved patient flow and safety.

“It allows us to track you and your care to assure that our physicians and nurses can give you the fastest, most efficient care possible.”
Jill Hoggard Green, Chief Operating Officer, PeaceHealth Oregon Region

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Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend

Traverse City Tech 12
July 2008

Versus has been selected among this year’s Traverse City Business News’ Tech 12 based on their innovation and economic impact, and responses from area business leaders and readers.

RFID Moves Beyond Assets
January 1, 2008
Christiana Uses RTLS to Get Patients to Bed
December 12, 2007
Improving Patient Flow, Patient Safety, Patient Satisfaction
November 2007
Versus and Jex Technologies at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
November 2007
An NBC Feature: Keeping Tabs While Keeping Care
August 16, 2006

Assisted Living Facility Helps Loved Ones Monitor Residents

One assisted living facility in Portland, Ore., is using technology to track its residents. As NBC's Jennifer London reports, it's useful for employees and well-received by loved ones.

Keeping the ER on Track
September 2006

Christiana Hospital Honored for Groundbreaking Project
March 2006

Christiana Hospital Wins Nursing IT Award
February 2006

Assisted-living facility gets technology assist
July 6, 2006
Wireless Tracking Lets Nurses Locate Patients and Pumps
May 2005
Infrared tracking helps cut emergency patient stays
May 20, 2005