Why does VueTrack use barcodes rather than RFID tags?
VueTrackâs goal is to give clinical managers the power to control their inventories in the simplest, most cost-effective way possible. Right now, that means using barcodes, since almost all manufacturers already put them on their packaging. At the moment, RFID systems are impractical because they require that hospital materials management staff purchase special tags and affix them to each item they wish to track. However, as soon as more manufacturers start including RFID tags on their products, VueTrack will introduce its own dual-mode tracking system that can read both barcodes and RFID tags so that you can transition smoothly from one system to the next. By going with VueTrack, your department will be “future-proof” and ready to take advantage of the new technology as it matures.
