Atlas utilizes the latest in RFID technology to track patient flow through your office.
RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification and Atlas is the only software taking advantage of this technology. Your custom cards and/or fobs can contain your clinic information and logo – helping to remind patients of the benefits of your care whenever they see their card/fob. They also act as a small marketing tool. If you are reading this manual, most likely you have already been introduced to our Card/Fob procedures.
Each of your patients will be issued either a Card or Keychain Fob (based on the options you present them) and will use this to electronically ‘sign in’ to the Atlas Software System. Skip to the next section for details on how to assign the card/fob to your patients.
The cards and fobs are virtually indestructible – you can’t wear out a magnetic strip or rub away a bar code like other systems.
Since there is no patient information stored on the card/fob they are very secure. Each card/fob has a small, passive antenna which transmits a number to the Atlas system. If a patient loses a card – no personal information will be lost.
We recommend assigning a patient his/her card or fob after they have agreed to Care. New Patients do not need a card assigned on first visit.
The cards and fobs can be reused also. If a patient drops out of care or changes their mind on which option would be better for them – you can reissue the card or fob to another patient.
Usually the Cards can be swiped while still in a wallet – an advantage to searching for a card.
A Card or Fob is not absolutely necessary for your patients. For certain patients you can opt to not assign a card/fob and manually arrive the patient (as explained later in the Manual).