# What tools are we using across the sector for asset tracking physical location Anything from wheel chairs **URL:** \ **Category:** Open Forum\ **Tags:** nz-case-studies, emerging-tech\ **Created:** [June 11, 2019, 8:03pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/what-tools-are-we-using-across-the-sector-for-asset-tracking-physical-location-anything-from-wheel-chairs/23620 "2019-06-11T20:03:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![federico](https://ehealthforum.nz/user_avatar/ehealthforum.nz/federico/32/3951_2.png) [@federico](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/federico)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2019, 8:03pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/what-tools-are-we-using-across-the-sector-for-asset-tracking-physical-location-anything-from-wheel-chairs/23620/1 "2019-06-11T20:03:01Z")
What tools are we using across the sector for asset tracking (physical location)? Anything from wheel chairs to medical equipment. ---
**Author:** ![jon\_herries](https://ehealthforum.nz/user_avatar/ehealthforum.nz/jon_herries/32/6584_2.png) [@jon\_herries](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/jon_herries)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2019, 5:13am UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/what-tools-are-we-using-across-the-sector-for-asset-tracking-physical-location-anything-from-wheel-chairs/23620/2 "2019-06-13T05:13:06Z")
Was talking to CCDHB about this last week. Talked to them about a trial of tile trackers ( [https://www.thetileapp.com/en-us/](https://www.thetileapp.com/en-us/) ) to have a think about how they might be useful opengraphobject:[360461624582144 : [https://www.thetileapp.com/en-us/](https://www.thetileapp.com/en-us/) : title=“Find Your Keys, Wallet & Phone with Tile’s App and Bluetooth Tracker Device | Tile” : description=“Tile Bluetooth trackers help you find your keys, wallet, phone and everything that matters. Join the world’s largest lost and found community and never lose anything again.”] ---
**Author:** ![eduddy](https://ehealthforum.nz/user_avatar/ehealthforum.nz/eduddy/32/14159_2.png) [@eduddy](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/eduddy)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2019, 6:05am UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/what-tools-are-we-using-across-the-sector-for-asset-tracking-physical-location-anything-from-wheel-chairs/23620/3 "2019-06-13T06:05:24Z")
Interesting to know what the life of the tile would be, could go through a lot of tiles in a couple of years. ---
**Author:** ![jon\_herries](https://ehealthforum.nz/user_avatar/ehealthforum.nz/jon_herries/32/6584_2.png) [@jon\_herries](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/jon_herries)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2019, 6:21am UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/what-tools-are-we-using-across-the-sector-for-asset-tracking-physical-location-anything-from-wheel-chairs/23620/4 "2019-06-13T06:21:07Z")
Yep purely to test and see what the use cases might be before investing more than $100 ---
**Author:** ![federico](https://ehealthforum.nz/user_avatar/ehealthforum.nz/federico/32/3951_2.png) [@federico](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/federico)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2019, 8:59pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/what-tools-are-we-using-across-the-sector-for-asset-tracking-physical-location-anything-from-wheel-chairs/23620/5 "2019-06-13T20:59:16Z")
Thanks, yes Tiles can be a great option especially in an area of mass use, as I believe they rely on a phone being nearby in order to rely their location to others? Or they may be freestanding now. A while ago I had a passing conversation with [https://www.centrak.com/](https://www.centrak.com/) that offer a wide range of solutions depending on the use case. We would be very keen to do a trial either with someone like Centrak or Tile. I believe CCDHB are already tracking IV Pumps, not sure if they are using Tile for this or something else. opengraphobject:[360461915668480 : [https://www.centrak.com/](https://www.centrak.com/) : title=“CenTrak | Accurate Hospital Real Time Location System” : description=“CenTrak leads the industry in hospital staff, patient, & asset tracking with the most accurate real time location system available. Request a demo today!”] ---
**Author:** ![federico](https://ehealthforum.nz/user_avatar/ehealthforum.nz/federico/32/3951_2.png) [@federico](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/federico)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2019, 9:03pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/what-tools-are-we-using-across-the-sector-for-asset-tracking-physical-location-anything-from-wheel-chairs/23620/6 "2019-06-13T21:03:19Z")
The other aspect that we are interested in exploring is if there is any opportunity for this to be a part of our BIMS strategy, since we have a powerful and rich platform for facilities layout and fitting, could this somehow be extended to also include assets that may move vs. being fixed parts of the building. ---
**Author:** ![jon\_herries](https://ehealthforum.nz/user_avatar/ehealthforum.nz/jon_herries/32/6584_2.png) [@jon\_herries](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/jon_herries)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2019, 8:02pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/what-tools-are-we-using-across-the-sector-for-asset-tracking-physical-location-anything-from-wheel-chairs/23620/7 "2019-06-16T20:02:07Z")
Have you had a chat to the NAMP people (they are collecting BIM data for the country) or Richard Harrison (Health Alliance), he is thinking about medical devices and how to track them. ---
**Author:** ![Robyn\_Kamira](https://ehealthforum.nz/user_avatar/ehealthforum.nz/robyn_kamira/32/10299_2.png) [@Robyn\_Kamira](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/Robyn_Kamira)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 10:11pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/what-tools-are-we-using-across-the-sector-for-asset-tracking-physical-location-anything-from-wheel-chairs/23620/8 "2019-06-24T22:11:52Z")
Kia ora Jon, if you’re interested we’re part way through developing a tag that doesn’t only rely on just bluetooth, mobile or GPS. We’re also developing an AI backend - let me know if you’d like to chat. opengraphobject:[360461624582144 : [https://www.thetileapp.com/en-us/](https://www.thetileapp.com/en-us/) : title=“Find Your Keys, Wallet & Phone with Tile’s App and Bluetooth Tracker Device | Tile” : description=“Tile Bluetooth trackers help you find your keys, wallet, phone and everything that matters. Join the world’s largest lost and found community and never lose anything again.”] ---
**Author:** ![jon\_herries](https://ehealthforum.nz/user_avatar/ehealthforum.nz/jon_herries/32/6584_2.png) [@jon\_herries](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/jon_herries)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 10:49pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/what-tools-are-we-using-across-the-sector-for-asset-tracking-physical-location-anything-from-wheel-chairs/23620/9 "2019-06-24T22:49:17Z")
Interesting idea Robyn sounds like a chat would be useful. Jon opengraphobject:[360461624582144 : [https://www.thetileapp.com/en-us/](https://www.thetileapp.com/en-us/) : title=“Find Your Keys, Wallet & Phone with Tile’s App and Bluetooth Tracker Device | Tile” : description=“Tile Bluetooth trackers help you find your keys, wallet, phone and everything that matters. Join the world’s largest lost and found community and never lose anything again.”] ---
**Author:** ![Robyn\_Kamira](https://ehealthforum.nz/user_avatar/ehealthforum.nz/robyn_kamira/32/10299_2.png) [@Robyn\_Kamira](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/Robyn_Kamira)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2019, 9:27pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/what-tools-are-we-using-across-the-sector-for-asset-tracking-physical-location-anything-from-wheel-chairs/23620/10 "2019-06-25T21:27:04Z")
I’ve tried these Eileen and there were a few issues that I discovered. One was reach (bluetooth) and the other was (yes you’re right) life of the tracker and not being able to determine when it wasn’t sending a signal whether it was because the battery was flat, the tile had failed, or it was out of ‘reach’. ---
**Author:** ![mary.crowe](https://ehealthforum.nz/user_avatar/ehealthforum.nz/mary.crowe/32/10119_2.png) [@mary.crowe](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/mary.crowe)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2019, 11:57pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/what-tools-are-we-using-across-the-sector-for-asset-tracking-physical-location-anything-from-wheel-chairs/23620/11 "2019-07-21T23:57:19Z")
Not healthcare but British AIrways has introduced [RFI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Request_for_information)D/bluetooth baggage tags to keep track of where a person’s luggage is within the baggage handling process. [https://newatlas.com/british-airways-viewtag-tag](https://newatlas.com/british-airways-viewtag-tag) opengraphobject:[360471341957120 : [https://newatlas.com/british-airways-viewtag-tag/60382/?utm\_source=New+Atlas+Subscribers&utm\_campaign=25d7b99e39-UA-2235360-4&utm\_medium=email&utm\_term=0\_65b67362bd-25d7b99e39-76675165](https://newatlas.com/british-airways-viewtag-tag/60382/?utm_source=New+Atlas+Subscribers&utm_campaign=25d7b99e39-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-25d7b99e39-76675165) : title=“British Airways introduces digital baggage tags to simplify luggage check-in” : description=“No-one likes to queue at airport check-in lines, it eats into your holiday time, and can be both boring and tiring. Now British Airways has signed up for ViewTags, reusable electronic baggage tags that can be attached to luggage before holiday-makers get to the airport.”]