From the admittance desk to the operating room, RFID has emerged as a transformative technology in the healthcare industry. By applying RFID tags to must-have equipment, hospitals are saving millions each year through improved visibility, process flow and better asset utilization.

NXP is a key provider of multiple RFID applications in the healthcare industry; its HiTAG, ICODE and UCODE product families provide the foundation for robust, industry-standard and interoperable RFID solutions, without compromise. In recent years, usage of RFID technology across the healthcare industry has soared. Here are just a few examples of the many ways it is being put to use in an effort to cure what ails hospital administrators and other staff, while leading to safer, shorter stays for patients.