We implemented a two-year project to develop a security-gated management system for the perioperative setting using radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology to enhance the management efficiency of the OR. We installed RFID readers beside the entrances to the OR and changing areas to receive and process signals from the RFID tags that we sewed into surgical scrub attire and shoes. The system also required integrating automatic access control panels, computerized lockers, light-emitting diode (LED) information screens, wireless networks, and an information system. By doing this, we are able to control the flow of personnel and materials more effectively, reduce OR costs, optimize the registration and attire-changing process for personnel, and improve management efficiency. We also anticipate this system will improve patient safety by reducing the risk of surgical site infection. Application of security-gated management systems is an important and effective way to help ensure a clean, convenient, and safe management process to manage costs in the perioperative area and promote patient safety. (C) AORN, Inc, 2014.
基金：
Clinical Key Disciplines Construction Grant from the Ministry of Health of the People's Republic of China
第一作者单位：[1]Huazhong Univ Sci & Technol,TongJi Med Coll,TongJi Hosp,Wuhan 430074,Peoples R China
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推荐引用方式(GB/T 7714)：
Zhao Tiyu,Zhang Xiaoxiang,Zeng Lili,et al.Applications for Radio-frequency Identification Technology in the Perioperative Setting[J].AORN JOURNAL.2014,99(6):765-778.doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2013.07.022.
APA：
Zhao, Tiyu,Zhang, Xiaoxiang,Zeng, Lili,Xia, Shuyan,Hinton, Antentor Othrell, Jr.&Li, Xiuyun.(2014).Applications for Radio-frequency Identification Technology in the Perioperative Setting.AORN JOURNAL,99,(6)
MLA：
Zhao, Tiyu,et al."Applications for Radio-frequency Identification Technology in the Perioperative Setting".AORN JOURNAL 99..6(2014):765-778
