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RFID in Healthcare: Insights from Stefano Coluccini’s RAIN in ACTION 2025 Speech

20th November 2025

As healthcare systems worldwide navigate increasing demand, tighter regulations, and a focus on patient safety, technology is stepping in to bridge the gap. One of the most promising innovations is RFID: a powerful technology for real-time tracking, traceability, and automation in medical environments.

Following CAEN RFID participation in RAIN in ACTION 2025 this past September, and drawing on insights from Stefano Coluccini’s session on Designing Reader Infrastructure at the RAIN Healthcare Workshop, this article explores how RAIN RFID is delivering measurable impact across hospitals, pharmacies, and clinical operations.

CAEN RFID at RAIN in ACTION
Stefano Coluccini, CAEN RFID’s General Manager, during RAIN in Healthcare workshop at RAIN in ACTION 2025, September 23, 2025

What is RAIN RFID and Why It is Important

RAIN RFID is a global technology standard that uses passive UHF RFID to wirelessly identify and track items. Unlike barcode systems, RAIN RFID doesn’t require line-of-sight or manual scanning, enabling frictionless, automated identification of assets, people, and supplies.

This is especially important in healthcare, where speed, accuracy, and compliance aren’t just operational goals: they’re matters of life and death.

Key Benefits of RAIN RFID in Healthcare

RAIN RFID is transforming healthcare by enabling seamless automation, precise tracking, and real-time visibility.  From improving stock accuracy to enhancing patient safety, its applications are reshaping operations across hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies.
Learn more about some of the most impactful ways RAIN RFID is being used in the field:

RFID for Real-Time Inventory Visibility and Smarter Asset Tracking

RAIN RFID makes it possible to automatically and accurately track medical equipment, consumables, and pharmaceuticals across locations. Whether in a central warehouse or at the shelf level in a clinic, RFID helps:

  • Maintain optimal stock levels.
  • Prevent expiration or misuse of critical items.
  • Quickly locate assets like infusion pumps, defibrillators, and surgical kits.

RFID for Enhanced Patient Safety

RFID-enabled smart cabinets, equipped with multi-antenna readers, offer hospitals and laboratories a secure, traceable storage solution for high-value or sensitive medical items. These systems:

  • Instantly log item access and removal.
  • Enable usage-based restocking.
  • Ensure traceability for compliance and audits.

RFID for Touchless Retail in Pharmacies

Point-of-sale (POS) systems enhanced with desktop RFID readers allow:

  • Contactless checkout, ideal for hygienic environments.
  • Confined reading zones to maintain data accuracy.

A notable application of this is Fast4shop by FUTURIAN S.L., which uses CAEN RFID’s Lepton³x4 module to power a secure, self-service checkout solution for OTC pharmaceuticals. The system enables customers to complete hygienic, RFID-powered transactions in seconds, transforming pharmacy retail with both speed and safety in mind.

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Fast4Shop by FUTURIAN S.L., powered by CAEN RFID’s Lepton³x4 module

Designed for the Demands of Healthcare

As Stefano Coluccini emphasized during his RAIN in ACTION session, RFID readers and infrastructure must be tailored to healthcare’s unique challenges, including the presence of liquids, metal, and densely packed environments.

CAEN RFID offers a range of form factors that adapt to different clinical needs:

This versatility ensures that RAIN RFID solutions can be deployed effectively throughout the healthcare environment, from warehouse to bedside.

A Smarter and Safer Future with RAIN RFID

Healthcare organizations need solutions that increase visibility, reduce manual workloads, and improve safety. RAIN RFID meets all three demands: scaling from pharmacy counters to high-tech clinical environments.

The work with FUTURIAN and the presence at RAIN in ACTION 2025 both reflect CAEN RFID’s ongoing commitment to helping the healthcare industry adopt smarter, more automated systems. Whether you’re improving point-of-sale experiences, enhancing stock traceability, or embedding intelligence into medical devices, RAIN RFID is ready to deliver.

Interested in how CAEN RFID technology can support your healthcare operations?

Explore our RFID reader portfolio or book a meeting with our team to discuss a solution tailored to your environment.

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