Healthcare

Wander Management Solution

Help protect vulnerable patients while respecting their independence with a purpose-built RTLS solution for wander management.

Healthcare organizations care for a growing population of at-risk patients, including behavioral health conditions or cognitive impairment. These individuals may wander unintentionally, placing themselves at risk of falls, entering restricted areas or leaving secure units.

Protecting patient safety while preserving dignity and mobility is a daily challenge for care teams.

The challenge is not a lack of care. It is a lack of real-time visibility and where purpose‑built, real‑time RTLS solutions make a measurable difference in patient safety. 

Protect Vulnerable Patients

HID’s Wander Management solution combines discreet RTLS tags with the AllGuard® RTLS software platform to help protect patients who are prone to wandering while supporting independence and dignity.

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Identify

HID’s Wander Management solution combines discreet RTLS tags with the AllGuard® RTLS software platform to help protect patients who are prone to wandering while supporting independence and dignity.
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Locate

Use real-time location data to quickly find patients who may have entered unsafe or unauthorized areas.
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Protect

Receive automated alerts and trigger integrated controls that help staff intervene early and reduce the risk of harm.

Protect Patients. Support Staff. Preserve Dignity.

HID’s Wander Management solution helps healthcare organizations improve patient safety while reducing the operational burden of manual monitoring.

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Focus on Care

When vulnerable patients are protected, staff can spend more time delivering care and less time searching.
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Reliable Real-Time Monitoring

Continuous location visibility helps teams respond quickly when patients approach exits or restricted areas.
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Designed for Healthcare

Built specifically to support hospitals, senior care and behavioral health settings.
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Simple to Manage

Easily configurable tag rules, alert thresholds and secured zones to match facility workflows.
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Reduce Risk

Quickly locate high-risk patients before incidents escalate.
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Comfortable Wearable Tags

Small, lightweight active RFID tags designed for patient comfort and everyday use.

Behavioral Health

Patients in behavioural health environments may experience confusion, distress or impulsive behaviour that leads them to leave secure areas or enter unsafe zones.

RTLS helps staff maintain a safe therapeutic environment through real-time alerts when patients approach exits or restricted areas. Automated controls can support faster intervention while reducing reliance on restrictive measures.

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Dementia and Alzheimer’s Patients

Patients living with dementia or Alzheimer’s are at higher risk of wandering due to memory loss, confusion or disorientation.

RTLS continuously monitors movement and alerts staff when patients approach boundaries or exits. It can also trigger preventive actions such as door controls, helping reduce elopement risk while allowing freedom of movement within safe areas.

Statistically Speaking

1 in 5 Americans will be over 65 by 2030 according to the latest US Census.
5.9 Million emergency visits per year due to mental, behavioral or neurodevelopmental conditions.

Why HID for Wander Management?

HID Healthcare RTLS delivers secure, scalable real-time location solutions designed specifically for healthcare environments supporting patient safety, asset management, hand hygiene, staff safety and environmental monitoring. HID helps healthcare organizations address immediate challenges while building a foundation for future use cases.

Trusted at Scale

HID technology is used by approximately 80% of hospitals through its broader access and identity solutions.

Purpose Built

Solutions are designed to support clinical workflows while protecting patient dignity and safety.

Healthcare Expertise

Implementation and support teams bring deep experience working in healthcare environments.

Security Built In

Designed with enterprise-grade security, supporting secure data transmission, role-based access and integration with hospital IT systems.

Why RTLS for Healthcare?

Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) provide healthcare organizations with accurate, real-time visibility into the location and movement of patients, staff and assets.

By combining RFID technology, sensors and software, RTLS strengthens safety, improves workflows and supports faster response times.

It enables more proactive care, reduced risk and more informed decision-making through reliable, real-time data.

Recognized by Analysts

HID’s Healthcare RTLS solutions meet the highest standards for safety, interoperability, and innovation. Our team of RTLS experts are committed to delivering technology that healthcare providers can trust, through rigorous quality control and seamless system integrations. 

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Gartner

Named in Gartner research for excellence in real-time location services, highlighting our proven track record in healthcare asset and patient safety solutions.
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Gartner Peer Insights

Rated highly by customers for delivering real value in clinical workflows and security, backed by responsive service and dependable performance.

Experience the Difference

HID doesn’t just provide a solution; we offer a fully managed service to ensure you maximize your investment. From thoughtfully designed hardware to careful deployment, we’re with you from day one and every day forward to help you maximize the value of your investment.

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Need Title

Let us show you what actionable data looks like, developed collaboratively with leading hospitals and thought leaders.
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Accessible and Actionable Insights

Whether you are a biomedical technician, CNO, or CIO, our solution has out-of-the-box reports and dashboards that provide insight into your most important questions.
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Unmatched Reputation and Longevity

With many new entrants and departures from the real-time location landscape, you’ll want a company with a proven track record and an ongoing commitment to innovation and support.

HID Healthcare RTLS Solutions

HID offers a wide range of Healthcare RTLS solutions for clinical and facility use-cases.

Keep Wandering Patients Safe With HID

Stop elopement before it happens. HID’s Wander Management solution uses real-time location tracking, instant alerts, and secure door integration to keep high-risk patients safe, without restricting their freedom.

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