a system and method of predicting telemetry signal dropout creates a prediction of patient destination . the method includes defining a telemetry coverage area , receiving a location of a monitored patient , recording the received location , calculating a trajectory and speed , and comparing the location , trajectory , and speed of the patient to historical patient movement trends to predict patient destination . the system includes a remote unit worn by a patient and at least one telemetry receiver , a location services computer , a patient location database , a location prediction computer , and a graphical display . the location services computer receives the location information and computes a location , speed , and trajectory of the patient . the location prediction computer compares the computed location , speed , and trajectory of the patient to previously acquired locations , speeds , and trajectories to predict a patient destination .