Describe the process for tracking medical equipment.

Description should include

• using tracking systems (e.g., manual, computer, radio-frequency identification [RFID], hybrid)
• recording and tracking the distribution.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What computer software is used to track equipment and/or manual record system?
• What back-up systems are available to locate equipment if the computer system is down?
• How is equipment labeled to allow identification of individual pieces?