title: ECRI audio conference focuses on RFID: the possible benefits are significant, but proceed slowly.
abstract: This article highlights key points raised during ECRI's May 18, 2005, audio conference, "Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) for Tracking Medical Devices: Planning for Today and Tomorrow." The conference gave attendees the opportunity to hear the experiences of two healthcare professionals managing RFID pilot programs at healthcare facilities. Information on ordering a recording of the event, including presentation materials and our recent Health Devices article on RFID, is provided at the end of this article.
mesh_terms: D003226:Congresses as Topic; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006739:Hospital Administration / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011846:Radio Waves; D017751:Safety Management / Q000458:organization & administration