(Management Case Study) Utilizing Radio Frequency Technology to Reconfigure Kits and Trays to Ensure Safety for Healthcare Workers and to Provide Critical Medications in a Pandemic

At the peak of the pandemic crisis, safety from exposure to COVID-19 for healthcare workers became the driving force in reconfiguring and renaming the kits and trays utilized across departments, nursing stations, and in the OR. The goal was to mitigate exposure risks caused by the potential contamination of carts, kits, and trays utilized in areas caring for COVID-19 patients. In this Case Management Study from the 2020 Midyear Clinical Meeting learn how the Pharmacy Department leveraged RFID technology to cope with new challenges presented by the COVID-19 crisis by providing a quick and efficient mechanism to reconfigure and rename kits and trays in order to minimize exposure.  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.