CenTrak Unveils the First BLE Multi-Mode Platform for RTLS
CenTrak has launched the industry's first scalable Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Multi-Mode Platform for Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS), featuring a hybrid architecture that seamlessly integrates BLE with Clinical-Grade Locating environments to provide healthcare organizations with interoperable, cost-effective, and precise location tracking through durable, feature-rich badges and a unified cloud-based software platform.
Innovative RTLS Hardware Solution Offers Scalable Location Data Capabilities, Interoperability, and Cost-Effective Deployment
CenTrak, a leader in real-time location technology solutions, has announced the industry's first scalable Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Multi-Mode Platform. This new Real-Time Location System (RTLS) solution is designed to meet the diverse needs of healthcare organizations, offering advanced location data capabilities and a cost-effective deployment model. Following the recent release of ConnectRT, CenTrak’s unified cloud-based software platform, the company continues to expand its suite of offerings to address ongoing challenges in the healthcare industry.
CenTrak’s BLE Multi-Mode Platform provides a hybrid architecture that transitions seamlessly between BLE and all CenTrak Clinical-Grade Locating (CGL) environments. This interoperability allows customers to use mixed RTLS infrastructure within a single building or across an entire hospital campus, balancing affordability and precision according to departmental needs. By leveraging existing BLE-enabled hospital networks and infrastructure, this integration technology accelerates the adoption of location-based services with tag and badge-only deployments for use cases such as staff duress and asset tracking.
The platform’s flagship product, CenTrak’s redesigned RTLS badge, offers healthcare providers a quick, cost-effective entry point for their RTLS journey. The badge features enhanced durability (IP67 rating), extended battery life, easy over-the-air maintenance, and user notifications such as diagnostic LEDs and an audible buzzer. Each badge includes a dedicated emergency duress button with a recessed design to prevent false alerts, as well as two other configurable buttons to support custom workflows.
Crystal Ryan, chief commercial officer at CenTrak, stated: “The healthcare industry acknowledges the value of location data and the resulting ROI. This recognition has prompted key decision-makers to invest in the transformative benefits that RTLS can deliver. Our groundbreaking BLE Multi-Mode Platform marks a substantial advancement in RTLS technology, solidifying our commitment to improving healthcare delivery with top-tier solutions and thoughtfully driving innovation.”
Joining the ConnectRT suite of software offerings, DuressRT is introduced as the next cloud-enabled, SaaS solution. DuressRT leverages the BLE Multi-Mode Platform architecture to provide enterprise-wide, rapid response to staff duress and life safety events in healthcare environments. CenTrak’s end-to-end innovations for Staff Duress include:
- Purpose-built staff badge design and the latest BLE technology
- Real-time acknowledgment from the device when a duress alert is received
- Intuitive user interface and design, efficient event/alert management, and incident response reporting
- Follow feature for real-time location updates of staff in duress on a map view
- Effortless system implementation and maintenance
- Centralized software configuration, automatic updates, and reduced server infrastructure via ConnectRT
Andrew Robinson, president and CEO at CenTrak, commented: “Our team proudly delivers yet another pivotal milestone in the company’s relentless pursuit of unprecedented innovation to integrate technology that supports healthcare professionals and further develops the modern connected hospital. With CenTrak, healthcare organizations worldwide can gain access to a versatile, scalable, and cost-effective solution for elevating staff safety and optimizing patient care.”
The CenTrak BLE Multi-Mode Platform is integrated with intuitive software applications designed for staff duress, hand hygiene, clinical workflow, and more. For more information or to request a demo, visit centrak.com.
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