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We thought a rugged scanner was tough, until we experienced ultra-rugged

A barcode scanner is like a hammer. You’re never going to use it for gentle tasks. A barcode scanner will be banged around, left in places that aren’t fit for most technology, and expected to perform at high speed with...Read More

Your outdated technology isn’t saving you money. It’s costing you

We see technology improvements and updates weekly. When do you know the right time to bite the bullet and invest in the latest and greatest? Your decision should be based on the return on investment. How will the updated technology...Read More

Are personal smartphones and tablets safe and strong enough for hospitals?

We’ve recently looked at the use of personal smartphones by nurses in hospitals. These convenient mobile devices blur the lines between personal and professional applications. Employers save money when they don’t have to purchase devices for their staff, but the...Read More

Get your hands on the patient wristband solution that is the right fit for the job.

Barcoded wristbands have already been proven to increase patient safety. Positive patient identification prevents medical errors and protects the integrity of specimen collection. So, you know that wristbands are the solution, but then you have a choice to make. Which...Read More

Reduce redraws and retesting with better barcoding in the hospital lab

Lab results influence about 70% of the medical decisions. From collecting specimens to processing them, maintaining the integrity is critical to ensuring patient safety. Accuracy is also a productivity and cost concern. The expense of redraws, retesting, and the additional...Read More

Use barcoding to meet five rights of medication administration

Dispensing the wrong dose accounted for 41% of medication errors, and 16% occurred when the patient received the wrong medication. While these errors can be the consumer’s mistake, barcoding presents a proven method for safely administering medication to patients. The Five...Read More