PTI - international

Agenda: Day Two

VII. Master Tag and Frequency Applications   

• Explore tagging options for various products including vials, dialpacks, etc.

  • passive 

  • active 

  • reprogrammable tages 

• Evaluate UH and UHF frequencies and the effects on various products/processes

  • liquids

  • metals 

  • sterilization 

  • biologics  

• Deterimine effective methods for achieving high "read rates" per tag 
• Incorporate RFID tags with current technology such as 2-D barcodes 

VIII. Identify Industry Standards 

• Understand current FDA thinking on RFID technology and assess future trends 

• Comply with existing state regulations dictating pedigree and serialization

  • California

  • Florida 

  • Nevada 

• Examine EPCglobal's progress driving industry standards for electronic product code (EPC) and RFID, including Gen 2 standards
• Meet retail partner mandates  

Exercise: Review a List of Top Questions for a Trading Partner

IX. Achieve and Maintain Compliance for RFID 

• Demonstrate due diligence to ensure product safety and integrity
• Comply with PDMA requirements 
• Protect consumer and patient privacy; meeting HIPAA regulations 
• Confirm additional regulatory requirements for testing and validating RFID 

X. Create Interoperability Across the Supply Chain 

• Achieve RFID "buy-in" from distributors and retail partners 

• Explore best practices for communication between supply chain partners 
  
• Achieve common interfaces to maximize usability between partners 
• Maintain accurate and immediate product tracking 

Exercise: Brainstorm Value-driven Benefits for Engaging "Buy-in" with Partners 

XI. Analyze and Use Collected Data 

• Understand what data needs to be caputred
• Establish a plan for a central data storage system and/or enterprise integration
• Determine how to code data and what data needs to be encrypted on tags 

Interactive Discussion: Determine Modes and Methods for Using and Structuring Collected Data 

XII. Overcome Integration Issues 

• Implement training initiatives for professionals using technology 

• Anticipate technology challenges and manage equipment problems 

• Respond to consumer and patient concerns on privacy 

• Review course material and prepare to take information back to the work site 

Exercise: Interactive Question and Answer Wrap-Up