Allevo Adopts RFID-Based Nursing Program

A radio frequency Identification technology is being implemented in the Netherlands to improve the provision of care to patients in this European country. The Nokia's RFID technology being used allows the health care providers to "maintain up-to-date, accurate information real-time," van Campen said. The way it works is with iO, every client is provided with a contact free chip card when they become Allevo clients. At each visit, the nurse touches the chip card using a Nokia 3220 phone with RFID reader to register their visit, eliminating the need to fill in forms and giving the nurse the most up-to-date information on the client.

Of course the use of this technology as implanted chips is an ongoing controversial issue that is being discussed by healthcare providers worldwide.