Implementing track & trace technology in a medical environment : a business case focused Medisch Spectrum Twente

The primary purpose of this study is to determine whether or not the Medisch Spectrum Twente can benefit from implementation of track & trace technology. The project was designed to research the effects this technology has on the activities within the hospital. Various technologies were looked into and tested against the limitations that a hospital carries. Data for this study was obtained by determining the current situation and identifying various tasks that could benefit from the technology. A cost analysis was made based on the cooperation from Van Straaten Medical and Tracqtion, companies that offer various solutions. A cost-benefit analysis was produced to estimate how much the MST can benefit from implementing track & trace technology. On the basis of the results, it is not recommended to apply the technology under the current conditions, but does suggest a further look into unresearched benefits.