Instituto do Coração do Brasil Improves Asset Management with Zebra’s RFID Solutions

By implementing Zebra's RFID solutions, the hospital enhanced its ability to locate assets swiftly

Sao Paulo, Brazil - Nov. 11, 2024 - Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a leading digital solution provider enabling businesses to intelligently connect data, assets, and people, today announced that Instituto do Coração (InCor) has deployed Zebra's radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions to improve inventory visibility, enhance staff productivity and reduce asset loss.

Based in Sao Paulo, InCor is the largest cardiology hospital in Latin America and Brazil and was recognized by Newsweek as one of the world's best specialized cardiology hospitals. After deploying Zebra's RFID FX7500 and MC3300xR readers, along with Zebra AN510 and AN480 antennas, the hospital accelerated operations, improved asset utilization and better tracking of asset inventory, especially wheelchairs.

"Efficiency and visibility are critical for providing the best patient care. We cannot afford to waste time searching for medical assets or wheelchairs which are among our most utilized resources," said Vanessa Santos Sallai, Nursing Manager, InCor. "By implementing Zebra's RFID solutions, we have enhanced inventory traceability to improve asset control, prevent loss and benefit our patients with limited mobility."

The hospital chose 4Next ID, a Premier Solution Partner in the Zebra PartnerConnect Program, to identify the most efficient RFID solutions for tracking asset locations. "Our software solution, combined with Zebra's RFID devices, enabled InCor to manage expensive, valuable assets more effectively, while reducing loss costs," said Gilson Shimizu, Business Director, 4Next ID.

To improve the tracking of wheelchairs within the hospital, passive RFID readers were installed in areas that serve as gateways between zones. This enables InCor to monitor the movement and location of each asset, including whether they entered or exited the hospital. Also, the RFID handhelds are used to expedite inventory counting, allowing staff to focus more time on patient care.

As the adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) accelerates, more sophisticated technologies like RFID and real-time location systems (RTLS) are rising to the top of hospitals' wish lists. According to Zebra's Healthcare Vision Study, 60% of decision-makers and 55% of clinicians rank improving supply chain transparency among their top five challenges. Also, 83% of hospital decision-makers consider RFID a transformational technology.

"Zebra helps healthcare organizations capture the real-time location and status of critical resources and equipment across healthcare environments, leading to improved insights for more confident decision-making," said Vanderlei Ferreira, Vice President and General Manager, Zebra Technologies Brazil. "Our work with InCor and 4Next ID highlights how RFID helps clinics and hospitals improve operational visibility, enhance productivity and elevate the quality of care."

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• InCor has deployed Zebra's RFID solutions to improve inventory visibility, enhance staff productivity, and reduce asset loss.
• By deploying Zebra's FX7500 and MC3300xR readers, along with Zebra AN510 and AN480 antennas, the hospital has improved operations, enhanced asset utilization and increased visibility of its asset inventory, particularly wheelchairs.
• The collaboration between InCor, 4Next ID and Zebra highlights how RFID helps clinics and hospitals improve operational visibility, enhance productivity and elevate the quality of patient care.

ABOUT ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES

Zebra (NASDAQ: ZBRA) helps organizations monitor, anticipate, and accelerate workflows by empowering their frontline and ensuring that everyone and everything is visible, connected and fully optimized. Our award-winning portfolio spans software to innovations in robotics, machine vision, automation and digital decisioning, all backed by a +50-year legacy in scanning, track-and-trace and mobile computing solutions. With an ecosystem of 10,000 partners across more than 100 countries, Zebra's customers include over 80% of the Fortune 500. Newsweek recently recognized Zebra as one of America's Most Loved Workplaces and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, and we are on Fast Company's list of the Best Workplaces for Innovators. Learn more at www.zebra.com or sign up for news alerts. Follow Zebra's Your Edge blog, LinkedIn, X and Facebook, and check out our Story Hub: Zebra Perspectives.

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