Patient Tracking &
RTLS System Design
Real-Time Location System (RTLS) design for hospitals — UWB, RFID and BLE-based patient tracking, infant protection, wander detection, staff location and asset tracking with nurse call integration and NABH compliance.
What We Offer
Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) transform hospital operations by providing continuous visibility of patients, staff and equipment throughout the facility. ASDV Consultant designs RTLS systems for hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centres and aged care facilities — covering patient tracking, infant protection, wandering patient detection, staff location, portable asset tracking and environmental monitoring.
We design systems using the most appropriate RTLS technology for each application: Ultra-Wideband (UWB) for sub-30cm accuracy in surgical suites and emergency departments; RFID for zone-level patient and asset tracking; Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons for wayfinding and medium-accuracy tracking; and WiFi-based RTLS for lightweight deployments using the existing wireless infrastructure.
Our RTLS designs integrate with nurse call systems (automated nearest-nurse alerting), Electronic Patient Records (EPR), hospital information systems (HIS), access control (infant protection door alerts) and fire alarm systems (muster tracking) — creating a connected hospital ecosystem that improves patient safety, reduces staff workload and protects high-value assets.
Why Choose ASDV?
- Certified ELV design consultants with 10+ years experience
- AutoCAD & Revit BIM deliverables for seamless coordination
- Full compliance with Indian & international standards
- Transparent pricing with detailed BOQ and specifications
- Pan-India service with international project capability
Design Deliverables
Reader/Beacon Placement Drawings
Floor plans showing UWB anchor, RFID reader or BLE beacon positions with coverage zones.
System Architecture
RTLS server topology, tag types for each use case, integration with nurse call, HIS and access control.
Use Case Matrix
RTLS use cases, tag/badge types, accuracy requirements and system response actions for each use case.
Bill of Quantities
Itemised readers/anchors, badges, tags, servers and integration hardware.
Technical Specifications
Technology specifications (UWB/RFID/BLE), accuracy requirements, battery life and integration protocol.
NABH Compliance
RTLS design support for NABH patient safety and medication management standards.
What's Included
Our Design Process
Use Case Definition
Define RTLS use cases, accuracy requirements, tag types (patient wristband, infant tag, staff badge, asset tag) and integration requirements.
Technology Selection
Select appropriate RTLS technology (UWB, RFID, BLE) based on accuracy, coverage area, tag cost and battery life requirements.
Infrastructure Placement Design
Design anchor/reader/beacon placement to achieve required location accuracy and coverage in each department.
Server & Integration Architecture
Design RTLS server, location engine, use case software modules and integration with nurse call, EPR, HIS and access control.
BOQ & Specifications
Produce itemised BOQ and technical specifications for all RTLS components.
Commissioning & Validation
Support system installation, location accuracy validation, use case testing and NABH documentation.
Standards & Codes We Design To
Frequently Asked Questions
Technology selection depends on the accuracy required: UWB (Ultra-Wideband) provides sub-30cm accuracy and is ideal for surgical suites and emergency departments where precise location is critical. RFID provides zone-level accuracy (which room) at lower cost, suitable for general patient and asset tracking. BLE beacons provide 1–5 metre accuracy and support wayfinding apps. Most large hospitals deploy a hybrid approach — UWB in critical areas, RFID/BLE elsewhere.
Infant protection systems use RFID or UWB tags attached to infant ankle bands in maternity and neonatal wards. If an infant tag is taken near a ward exit or lift door, an alert is immediately triggered at the nurses' station and the access control system locks down the exit door. The system prevents infant abduction and provides an auditable record of infant location at all times.
RTLS asset tracking reduces the time nurses spend searching for portable equipment (studies show nurses spend 15–20 minutes per shift searching for assets) by displaying the real-time location of all tagged items on a hospital map. RTLS patient tracking automates bed management by showing patient location throughout care pathways, and RTLS staff tracking integrates with nurse call to automatically alert the nearest available nurse to patient calls — reducing response times.
Need a Patient Tracking & RTLS Design?
Contact ASDV Consultant for a hospital RTLS design covering patient, staff and asset tracking with nurse call integration.