Hewlett-Packard awarded $543 million contract to begin deploying Real-Time Location System (RTLS) technology. System intended to make VA more efficient in how it uses supplies, manages inventory and delivers services to patients. VA believes impact of RTLS technology on patient care can be “significant,” VA says. Initial deployment will focus on supplies and equipment, but not people, initial deployment will start with medical personnel and patients. System will send alerts if equipment is moved outside designated area, or if a patient has moved into restricted area.”]