Versus To Showcase RTLS Operational Intelligence, Live Demonstrations, Wi-Fi Compatibility At HIMSS15

Attendees of the Health Information Management Systems Society conference (HIMSS15) searching for successful, full-spectrum Real-time Locating Solution (RTLS) providers will have multiple opportunities to hear directly from clients of Versus Technology, Inc. and see the technology in action, including new Wi-Fi options, at Booth #2053.

Healthcare as a whole is struggling to provide patients with timely access to care while meeting important expectations for regulations, reimbursement, and patient satisfaction. Versus takes a unique full-spectrum approach to these challenges, combing highly accurate RTLS data with a sophisticated workflow engine and analytics to empower facilities with enterprise-wide operational intelligence. Versus clients have demonstrated success in improving efficiency, increasing access to healthcare, and continually improving processes, while enhancing both the safety and satisfaction of patients and staff.

HIMSS Selects Five Versus Clients to Present RTLS Education Sessions
Five Versus clients have been invited by HIMSS to present on how they have met today’s healthcare challenges with help from Versus RTLS solutions. For full session descriptions or to add these HIMSS education sessions to your calendar, visit versustech.com/himss15.

• Session #108: Transforming Process Improvement through RTLS Data, presented by Sarah Kadish, MS, Director of Performance Measures & Improvement at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
• Session #114: Technology Key to Improving Efficiency and Containing MERS, presented by John Olmstead, RN, MBA, CNOR, FACHE, Director of Surgical & Emergency Services at Community Hospital.
• Session #216: Innovative RTLS Integration for Process Improvement and Safety, presented by Anthony Petruccy, R.T. (R) (CV) CIIP, Imaging Informatics Analyst at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Elizabeth Rodriguez, Application Support Supervisor at Nemours Children’s Hospital.
• On-Demand Virtual Session: Keeping IT Clean: Monitoring Hand Hygiene with RTLS, presented by Bobbie Lueking, RN, BSN, OCN, Director of Medical Surgical Oncology and Orthopedics Services at College Station Medical Center.

Live RTLS Experience Center Demonstrations at Booth #2053
In addition to education sessions, HIMSS attendees can see Versus’ operational intelligence in action at the RTLS Experience Center, a live environment with active technology driving real-time demonstrations. Participants will see first-hand how Versus drives efficiency at the point of care while automatically documenting key performance indicators, enhancing safety protocols, improving hand hygiene participation and providing accurate analytics for evidence-based decision making.

Versus Unveils Wi-Fi- Badges and Tags
Versus’ new Wi-Fi-compatible badges and tags combine two RTLS technologies to create a flexible, enterprise-wide sensory network that leverages the facility’s Wi-Fi network. The Clearview Net Badge and Asset Net Tag work with Versus’ highly accurate, patented Infrared locating system to provide the precise location data needed for clinical workflow automation. The badges also allow Versus to leverage general Wi-Fi location data.

For a complete listing of Versus HIMSS15 events, including details on the above education sessions and an exhibit hall cocktail reception, visit versustech.com/himss15.

About Versus Technology, Inc.
Established in 1988, Versus Technology, Inc. specializes in Real-time Locating Systems (RTLS) for healthcare. Used by more than 800 hospitals for enterprise patient tracking, bed management, asset tracking, and nurse call automation, Versus improves patient flow and documentation of caregiver and patient interactions, while enhancing communication and efficiency. The Versus infrared (IR) and Active RFID solution is responsible for clinical-grade location and automation at hospitals, clinics and long-term care facilities worldwide. For more information, visit versustech.com.