The primary benefit of RFID in healthcare is the reduction of misidentification errors. It is an efficient and effective method of correctly identifying medical staff, patients, medication, as well as blood and tissue samples in real time, altogether improving patient safety. RFID tags can be used to detect patients who may unknowingly wander off, such as those suffering from dementia, while newborns and their mothers can have paired RFID tags, that will alert staff when separated.
RFID can also make the healthcare supply chain more efficient. By providing rapid and accurate tracking data, RFID can reduce time spent on administrative duties, increase inventory accuracy, and send medical alerts. It can also enhance patient care by decreasing medication administration times and improve communication, providing real-time information to family members about their loved ones.