RFID-based System for Secure Logistic Management of Implantable Medical Devices in Tunisian Health Centres

In this work, we address the problem of logistic management of Implantable Medical Devices (IMD) at hospital centers in Tunisia. Our goal is to propose a radio frequency identification (RFID) based framework to secure and automate the management of IMD between the pharmacy and the care units. The RFID technology has been widely used in various fields, including the health care sector, to quickly identify moving and/or remote objects. Yet, to date there is no recognized RFID based system appropriate for the purpose of IMD management. For this reason and due to the pressing need to improve safety and traceability in public health care environment, we propose a tailored solution to adapt RFID technology to the logistic management of IMD at La Rabta university health centre which is the prominent cornerstone of the health sector in Tunisia. This solution may be considered as a prototype that might be extended and deployed either inside or outside the region of Tunis.