Midmark Unveils Hybrid BLE/IR RTLS Technology for Enhanced Healthcare Operations at HIMSS 2026
- Midmark RTLS introduces a Hybrid BLE/IR Sensory Network for scalable visibility and precise automation in healthcare.
- The new platform enhances asset tracking, nurse call automation, and patient flow management integrated with electronic medical records.
- Midmark reinforces its commitment to innovation in healthcare technology, optimizing operations and patient care through advanced RTLS solutions.
Innovative RTLS Technology Unveiled by Midmark at HIMSS 2026
At HIMSS 2026, Midmark RTLS showcases its latest advancement in healthcare technology: the Hybrid BLE/IR Sensory Network. This innovative real-time locating system (RTLS) aims to address the longstanding challenges in healthcare associated with achieving both scalable visibility and precise automation. Midmark's solution merges Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, which offers enterprise-wide visibility, with room- or bed-level precision enabled by Wireless Infrared (IR) technology. This hybrid approach is designed to meet the pressing demands of healthcare providers seeking effective and streamlined RTLS solutions without incurring additional complexity or cost.
The Hybrid Sensory Network builds upon Midmark's existing BLE capabilities, creating a versatile platform that enhances clinical workflows reliant on accurate location intelligence. Key functionalities, such as asset tracking, nurse call automation, and patient flow management, are integrated seamlessly with electronic medical records (EMRs) like Epic. HT Snowday, Senior Director for Midmark RTLS, underscores the importance of providing healthcare leaders with both broad visibility and detailed automation options. The new platform serves as a well-balanced strategy tailored to enable healthcare organizations to optimize their operations and enhance patient care delivery.
Through personalized discussions at their dedicated Meeting Room during HIMSS, Midmark RTLS aims to demonstrate the substantial benefits of this hybrid technology. By focusing on immediate operational efficiencies and laying the groundwork for future advancements in clinical automation, Midmark's Hybrid Sensory Network positions itself as a game-changer in RTLS technology, addressing the evolving needs of a rapidly advancing healthcare landscape.
In addition to the Hybrid Sensory Network, Midmark's presence at HIMSS highlights the company's commitment to innovation in healthcare technology. The RTLS platform emphasizes the integration of comprehensive tracking solutions with electronic medical records, facilitating improved workflow efficiency for healthcare professionals.
Midmark continues to focus on enhancing the operational capabilities of healthcare providers through technological advancements, reaffirming its role as a leader in the RTLS industry. With solutions tailored to meet current demands, the company sets a foundation for future innovations that promise to further streamline and improve patient care across healthcare institutions.