In-booth RTLS Sessions | Versus Booth #3463

 

Don’t be led down the path of promises, get experience and proven results with Versus Advantages.

Take this opportunity to learn from Versus clients, patient flow experts and our own RTLS executives. Sign up for one or more of our limited in-booth sessions at HIMSS.

This is your chance to delve into implementation, integration and technology-related questions about patient flow, analytics, asset tracking, hand hygiene and more.

Anyone seriously considering implementing a real-time locating solution — or looking to expand the use of their existing RTLS — should plan to attend at least one of these 30-minute sessions.

  

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Session Information

 

Session 1: Maximize Your RTLS Investment with More Applications and New Integrations

Description: With RTLS, you know the locations of people and assets … then what? Learn how PeaceHealth in Eugene, Oregon, maximized the return on investment into RTLS by leveraging location data for multiple applications across eight departments. Easily the most experienced health system using RTLS, PeaceHealth took their system from just a location/tracking tool to an integrated enterprise system that supports daily operations, patient safety, efficiency and stewardship.
Speaker: Chris Buchsteiner is a Healthcare Improvement Engineer at PeaceHealth. A certified Lean Healthcare Black Belt, he has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and international expertise across multiple industries, including Hi-Tech manufacturing, laboratory and hospital operations. His primary focus is in achieving operational excellence and continuous performance and quality improvements by applying Six Sigma and Lean Thinking principles, methods and tools.
When: Monday, March 4 @ 2:00 PM

Session 2: It’s a Dirty World Out There — Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance with RTLS

Description: Can real-time locating technology help improve hand hygiene compliance? The answer is yes! See Versus’ new RTLS-integrated hand hygiene dispenser and software analytics platform. Learn how it’s used as part of an overall program to improve compliance, automate reporting and help your facility document success.
Speaker: Tina Soyring, RN, BSN is Versus’ Healthcare Solutions Clinician. During her 25+ years as a nurse, Tina has continually advocated for safety and accountability in healthcare through evidenced-based best practices. She now uses her clinical expertise to enlist RTLS on the front lines in the fight against healthcare associated infections (HAIs).
When: Tuesday, March 5 @ 10:00 AM

Session 3: Making the Most of RTLS Metrics to Improve Patient Flow

Description: Behind the real-time visibility and communication that improves efficiency, Versus Advantages™ patient flow solutions also provide a wealth of historical analytics. Delve into how these RTLS metrics can reveal bottlenecks and help you continually improve your patient flow processes.

Speakers: Mary Longe, Director, American Hospital Association. For over 20 years, Ms. Longe has had her pulse on the intricacies of patient care—and systems that help make that care safer and more efficient.

Jim Stilley, MHA, CASC, FACHE, is Versus’ Director of Clinical Workflow Consulting. As a former healthcare CEO and user of RTLS, Jim knows first-hand how Versus metrics improve patient flow. He now uses his wealth of knowledge and experience with RTLS to improve processes at healthcare facilities nationwide.
When: Tuesday, March 5 @ 3:00 PM

Session 4: Gaining Buy-In for Going Lean with Asset Inventories

Description: “You must be crazy!” That was the reaction from nursing when PeaceHealth announced they would implement a program to significantly reduce IV pump inventory – after all, from a nurse’s perspective, there were never enough pumps. But RTLS utilization reports revealed otherwise.  Learn how PeaceHealth engaged the nursing staff in designing their RTLS-enabled par-level system. The result: 26% fewer IV pumps, and nursing always has pumps on-hand—no phone calls, no waiting.
Speaker: Chris Buchsteiner is a Healthcare Improvement Engineer at PeaceHealth. A certified Lean Healthcare Black Belt, he has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and international expertise across multiple industries, including Hi-Tech manufacturing, laboratory and hospital operations. His primary focus is in achieving operational excellence and continuous performance and quality improvements by applying Six Sigma and Lean Thinking principles, methods and tools.
When: Wednesday, March 6 @ 11:00 AM

Session 5: Dive Deeper Into Automation — Enhancing Interoperability with RTLS

Description: Sure, RTLS tells you where people and assets are located. But that’s just skimming the surface. Learn how Versus uses location information to drive automation in healthcare systems, reduce data entry, and bring together disparate data. Hear how we’ve successfully integrated RTLS with Epic, IBM Maximo, Four Rivers TMS, Ascom and more. If you’ve ever wondered, “Can RTLS do…?” now is your chance to get that question answered.
Speaker: Kevin Jackson, the Chief Technology Officer at Versus, has more than 20 years’ experience directing software development and consulting for Hewlett-Packard and other Fortune 500 companies. At Versus, he directs integrations with our technology partners, and drives the strategic development of our software solutions.
When: Wednesday, March 6 @ 4:00 PM

 

 

Spotlight: HIMSS13 Education Session #107

Achieving 'Just-In-Time' PAR Level Asset Management with RTLS
Tuesday, March 5, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Room: 227

 

Learn how PeaceHealth, the most-experienced healthcare system in regards to real-time locating, uses their RTLS as the backbone for their ‘just-in-time’ delivery model for pump storage and distribution.

Chris Buchsteiner, a Healthcare Improvement Engineer at PeaceHealth, will take you through the par-level planning process and implementation process step-by-step. He’ll show participants how PeaceHealth reduced equipment inventory, increased utilization, quelled nursing’s fears — while projecting savings of $2.7 million.

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Par-level locating is just one of nine ways PeaceHealth uses RTLS. Learn how they extend benefits and reap ROI from multiple departments facility-wide in Christian’s Monday afternoon session at the Versus booth.

 

 

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