Contact tracing using real-time location system (RTLS): a simulation exercise in a tertiary hospital in Singapore.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We aim to assess the effectiveness of contact tracing using real-time location system (RTLS) compared with the conventional (electronic medical records (EMRs)) method via an emerging infectious disease (EID) outbreak simulation exercise. The aims of the study are: (1) to compare the time taken to perform contact tracing and list of contacts identified for RTLS versus EMR; (2) to compare manpower and manpower-hours required to perform contact tracing for RTLS versus EMR; and (3) to extrapolate the cost incurred by RTLS versus EMR.

Design

Prospective case study.

Setting

Sengkang General Hospital, a 1000-bedded public tertiary hospital in Singapore.

Participants

1000 out of 4000 staff wore staff tags in this study.

Interventions

A simulation exerc

SUBMITTER: Ng GY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9535253 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature