This blog post is written by guest author David Lefkowitz, VP of Market Development at Terso Solutions.
Today’s healthcare landscape is high intensity, and nurses are feeling the strain — not just from clinical demands, but also from supply-related tasks that pull them away from patient care. One of the most time-consuming of these tasks is inventory management: tracking down supplies, documenting usage and managing reorders. These manual processes often create inefficiencies that not only frustrate clinical staff but can also impact patient care.
That’s where point-of-use supply chain technology, like RFID-enabled solutions, is making a huge difference.
Reducing the burden: Reclaiming nurses’ time with RFID
At the heart of our approach is automation. Using RFID technology, Terso Solution’s point-of-use systems automatically track medical supplies in real-time — right at the location where care is delivered. Nurses no longer have to manually record items removed from cabinets or chase down inventory in the middle of a shift. This means less time spent on logistics and more time focused on patients.
When supply tracking happens seamlessly in the background, nurses are able to use their clinical expertise where it matters most: at the bedside.
Improving efficiency and patient care
Automated supply tracking offers a two-fold benefit: it enhances operational efficiency while elevating the quality of care. Real-time inventory visibility ensures that the right supplies are always available — no more delays, no more stockouts, no more expired items going unnoticed.
With RFID-based systems, hospitals can also reduce waste, streamline reordering and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. These operational improvements trickle down to frontline care, where nurses can rely on having the tools and supplies they need, precisely when and where they need them.
Direct impact on patient outcomes
In healthcare, every second counts. When nurses have quick and reliable access to the necessary supplies, they can respond faster in critical situations. This reduces the likelihood of clinical errors caused by missing or incorrect items and supports better overall patient outcomes.
In short, removing friction from the supply chain means nurses can focus on delivering safe, timely and high-quality care — something every patient deserves.
Organizational outcomes: A win-win for staff and patients
Healthcare organizations that implement point-of-use technology often see rapid, measurable improvements. Reduced inventory costs, fewer lost or expired items, improved staff satisfaction and better patient throughput are just a few of the benefits.
For nurses, the shift is both practical and emotional: less stress, more empowerment and the ability to do what they trained for — care for people. For patients, it translates to more attentive care and peace of mind.
Driving RFID adoption in healthcare
For healthcare leaders ready to take the next step, implementing RFID-based solutions starts with collaboration. Partnering with a provider like Terso Solutions can help organizations assess their current supply chain processes, identify bottlenecks and tailor a point-of-use strategy that aligns with clinical workflows.
Key steps include:
- Conducting a needs assessment with nursing staff
- Piloting RFID-enabled cabinets or refrigerators in high-use areas
- Integrating supply data with existing ERP or EHR systems
- Measuring outcomes and iterating for scale
By involving nurses in the planning and rollout process, healthcare leadership can ensure the technology is intuitive, effective and embraced by the very people it’s designed to support.
Enabling nurses to do what they do best
Point-of-use supply chain technology isn’t just about logistics, it’s about people. By freeing nurses from manual inventory tasks, we return time, energy and focus to where it belongs: patient care.
Terso Solutions is leading the way in transforming healthcare supply management with smart, intuitive RFID systems that meet the needs of today’s fast-paced clinical environments. For healthcare leaders, investing in these technologies is an investment in nurse satisfaction, operational efficiency, and most importantly, better outcomes for patients.
Let’s empower our nurses — not just with the right tools, but with the time and freedom to use them where they matter most.
About the author
David Lefkowitz is Vice President of Market Development at Terso Solutions, where he helps healthcare and life science organizations drive supply chain innovation with RFID-enabled solutions. Prior to Terso, he held leadership roles at Owens & Minor, Shorelight, and Smith & Nephew, bringing a passion for modernizing healthcare operations through technology-driven solutions. David holds a B.A. from Washington and Lee University and an M.A. from the University of Virginia.