This project will develop a national level data repository for all RTLS data. This central data repository will be coupled with tailored analytic and business intelligence tools to provide business owners and users with unprecedented workflow process and asset management analyses at the national level.

National Data Repository (NDR) for asset management tracking and inventory control to the national level that will allow aggregation of data from all RTLS instances and allow for near-real-time asset and inventory tracking The ability to share information with multiple locations and levels. The creation of business intelligence tools and analytical processing. Fills a key capability gap to allow VISN-wide, Region-wide, and National views of assets and workflow processes from a single, integrated data repository. Allows for significantly enhanced regulatory compliance (e.g., The Joint Commission requirements related to temperature monitoring). Provides enterprise level data related to patient safety activities (e.g., recalls, reusable medical equipment processing, and patient locating).