the newest scopes come with integrated RFID
sensors. To get the most out of RFID-enabled
cabinets, your older scopes will need to be
retrofitted with RFID tags.
Barcoding is a less expensive tracking
method. If you already have a barcode tracking
system, check to see if cabinet vendors have
an interface for it.
Try before you buy
Spend some time with several cabinets before
you settle on a choice for your department.
Get quotes from a few of the companies you
think have the best products for your needs,
and hopefully you'll find one that also fits
your capital budget.
OSM
Mr. Anderson (kmarkrn@gmail.com) is the for-
mer manager of sterile processing at Henry Ford
Wyandotte (Mich.) Hospital.
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