How is RFID making a difference in hospitals today?

Discover real-world examples from hospitals in Denmark, Norway and the UK, where RFID is helping healthcare professionals locate equipment, track sterile instruments and manage hospital assets. Our experts share practical experiences and explain how greater visibility can improve everyday hospital operations.

Henrik Stilling is a Special Advisor in IT Architecture at the Central Denmark Region, where he leads architecture initiatives focused on logistics and identification. With extensive experience implementing RFID solutions at Aarhus University Hospital, Henrik brings practical insights into how automated tracking, GS1 standards and data-driven processes can improve hospital logistics, resource utilisation and operational efficiency.

Rachael Ellis is the Scan for Safety Programme Director at Hull University Teaching Hospitals in the UK. She has led one of the country's largest healthcare RFID implementations, supporting the tracking and management of more than 70,000 hospital assets. With hands-on experience in digital transformation, traceability and clinical operations, Rachael shares valuable insights into the practical challenges and benefits of implementing RFID in healthcare.

Bjørn Ravnestad is an advisor specialising in standards and healthcare technology, supporting public healthcare organisations in Norway. His work focuses on integrating RFID and other tracking technologies into hospital infrastructure, particularly in new hospital construction projects. Bjørn brings valuable experience in asset tracking, GS1 standards and the development of scalable solutions that support more efficient and connected healthcare services.

If you have any questions about the topics discussed in this podcast, please contact Jesper Kervin Franke (GS1 Denmark): jkf@gs1.dk

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