GuardRFID

GuardRFID is a Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) provider specializing in active RFID technology for healthcare facilities, not an EMR/EHR vendor. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Delta, British Columbia, Canada, the company was acquired by HID Global in February 2023 and now operates as part of HID's IoT Business Unit. GuardRFID's core offering is the AllGuard platform, a multi-purpose RTLS solution utilizing 433 MHz active RFID technology to provide real-time visibility of patients, staff, and assets within healthcare environments. The company's primary use cases include infant security through the TotGuard system, staff duress and safety monitoring, wandering patient management, asset tracking, and hospital wayfinding. GuardRFID distinguishes itself through its focus on interoperability, actively participating in standards development through ISO, IEEE, and IHE working groups. The platform supports IHE HL7 ADT and IHE PCD standards, enabling integration with various healthcare systems including EMRs from Epic and Cerner, nurse call systems, access control systems, video management platforms, and medical equipment. The company offers both cloud-based and on-premise deployment options with an open API for third-party integrations. With hundreds of installations globally including major healthcare systems like Mayo Clinic and Albany Medical Center, GuardRFID targets hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare organizations requiring strong security and tracking capabilities rather than clinical documentation or practice management functionality.