Implementing RFID Technology for Hospital Security to Track Infants and Sensitive Psychological Patients
Hajar Danesh · Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Studies · 2024
The adoption of advanced security solutions in hospitals is vital for ensuring safe and efficient operations. The integration of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology has become an essential component in enhancing both security and operational effectiveness within healthcare environments. These systems facilitate access control for medical personnel and patients through the use of smart cards or RFID tags, thereby significantly improving security measures. RFID technology is particularly beneficial in sensitive areas, such as neonatal units, and for tracking patients and high-value medical equipment. By affixing RFID tags to newborn Babies, hospitals can effectively prevent abductions and ensure continuous monitoring throughout the facility. Moreover, labeling medical equipment enhances the process of locating necessary items, thereby reducing the risk of loss or misplacement. Staff management is also improved through the use of smart cards, which serve as effective safeguards against unauthorized access to pharmacies and other critical areas. This paper explores the design and implementation of an RFID smart lock system specifically developed for hospitals. This system regulates access to various sections by interpreting RFID card data based on predefined permissions. Key advantages of this system include maintaining data integrity during power outages, logging entry and exit times, the ability to easily change access codes, controlling door mechanisms via relay systems, and real-time monitoring of access. Additionally, a tracking system for infants and patients is proposed, utilizing biosensors such as gyroscopes to send immediate alerts in the event of a wristband being removed or if an infant or patient is moved. Such measures are crucial for preventing errors and safeguarding vulnerable populations. Experimental results indicate that the proposed system operates with high speed and accuracy, establishing it as a fundamental solution for intelligent hospital management.