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Errors and healthcare simply don’t mix, yet studies suggest that more than half^[1] of lab errors occur as a result of improper labeling. From wasted medical supplies to fatal mistakes, improper healthcare labeling damages a hospital’s operations from the inside out. To eliminate unnecessary risks, we recommend reviewing label performance by certifying your printing supplies fulfill the following expectations:

• Long-lasting adhesive strength – Your labels carry vital information wherever they go, which means that a missing label can stop your workflow and implicate patient care.
• Temperature endurance – Because medical assets and medications can transition between drastic temperatures throughout the day, labels should be fitted to endure constant temperature swings in order to preserve identification.
• Crisp legibility regardless size – From large operating machinery to small test tubes, every healthcare asset requires reliable identification. Simplify data capture with smear-resistant barcodes that fit your custom label.
• Writable surface – Since caregivers will most likely need to write on your labels, minimize time spent looking for appropriate pens and integrate writable surfaces into your labeling solution.
• Chemical resistance – Last but not least, healthcare labels should be able to endure abrasive and/or corrosive chemicals as well as disinfectants in order to protect information.

Using Zebra Certified Labels, Barcodes Inc. creates scalable and cost-effective labeling solutions built for healthcare. Plus, count on automatic restocking and replenishment for maximum uptime. As experts in efficient tracking and traceability systems, we build custom solutions that meet your application requirements without draining your budget, effectively cutting errors and confusing workflows.

See how in our video:

Contact us today for a free assessment and see if your healthcare labels are living up to your staff and patients’ expectations.

^[1] Identification errors involving clinical laboratories: a College of American Pathologists Q-Probes study of patient and specimen identification errors at 120 institutions. Archives of Pathology and Medicine.

It’s no surprise that modern day operations have become increasingly more complex. New product specifications have created greater variations in SKU numbers, which when paired with outdated sorting systems, can open room to more picking errors. As new product specifications arise, new picking solutions, such as wearable technology and voice picking, elevate workforce mobility, creating new opportunities such as:

• Maximized workforce productivity
• Greater data capture accuracy
• Increased ergonomics that prioritizes worker comfort and safety
• Seamless integration and facilitated training.

Partnering with Zebra Technologies, Barcodes, Inc. delivers these benefits and more within a frictionless picking solution, designed with Zebra’s most rugged ring scanner, the RS6000. Boost productivity by 15% while integrating:

• PRZM Intelligent imaging
• Tap-to-pair options for seamless connectivity
• Zero Wi-Fi interference
• Long-range Bluetooth reaching as far as 91 feet

Mobility and accuracy go hand in hand. See how Barcodes, Inc. maximizes both in our video:

Witness the power for yourself with Barcodes EDGE

Reducing downtime by 82%, Barcodes, Inc. takes voice picking a step farther with TrueSupport, customized software development, staging, configuration and timely repair services to preserve maximum uptime.

Get a free demonstration today when you contact Barcodes, Inc. 

As supply chains grow more dynamic, your business’ success depends on reliable connectivity and sustained visibility from production to point-of sale. Without the proper tools, poor visibility can drain your budget, resulting in:

• Misplaced and broken assets
• Smaller device spare pool
• Spoiled or devalued inventory
• Costly downtime and bottlenecks

If you’re already experiencing any of these, it may be time to strengthen your visibility solution with a new locationing system, such as Barcodes, Inc.’s Locationing Solutions.

Experience the Barcodes EDGE Difference

Built with tested expertise, Barcodes EDGE’s Locationing Solutions provide you with on-site surveys, in-depth procurement and development, device configurations, implementation and True Support. Seamlessly integrate next-generation visibility powered by Zebra’s real-time tracking hardware to gain actionable insight into your crucial assets and on-demand inventory. Pair continuous service with next-generation technology such as:

• Rugged RFID tags that fit your specific application requirements
• Long-range scanners
• High-precision readers that captures accurate location within 2ft
• Visibility software and applications that expand connectivity throughout the supply chain.

See how we’re redefining supply chain efficiency in our webinar

Contact us today to start creating your tailored locationing solution with Barcodes, Inc..

What Are The Benefits of the Epson TM-U220 Kitchen Receipt Printer?

The Epson TM-U220 kitchen and bar receipt printer is a compact and designed for high-speed receipt printing. It has been tested and certified with most of the common mobile point of sale applications and is capable of printing directly from iOS, Android and Windows consumer and enterprise-grade devices. Check out what makes the Epson TM-U220 the receipt printer to deploy in your kitchen or bar:

• Mobile Point of Sale (POS)-friendly
• Compatible with iOS, Android and Windows devices
• DHCP-enabled configuration available for easy IP/Network configuration
• Supports 802.11a/b/g/n with 2.4GHz compatibility
• Prints up to 6 inches per second
• Two-color printing for highlighting offers or order exceptions
• Right-side up printing for kitchen orders
• ENERGY STAR qualified
• Available in dark gray or cool white
• 2-year limited warranty

Where Does the Epson TM-U220 Fit?

The Epson TM-U220 receipt printer is ideal for Retail, Hospitality and Restaurant environments where a receipt printer is required in the kitchen or underneath a bar counter.

In kitchens, receipt printers need to be able to withstand higher heat temperatures, print in multiple colors to identify special requests, come equipped with buzzers for new orders and auto-cutters for easy retrieval. The Epson TM-U220 is equipped with all these features and so much more.

Contact us today for a free assessment and see if the Epson TM-U220 is right for your kitchen or bar.

July 22nd at 11AM (Central Time U.S. and Canada)

Your teams can spend up to 47% of their time looking for misplaced assets and files in the workspace, which can diminish productivity. That’s why Barcodes Group is partnering up with leading manufacturers like Zebra Technologies to uncover the benefits of MotionWorks Warehouse and efficient real-time locationing.

Register today to see how Barcodes Group can help you integrate these benefits and more. Plus, get a chance to win a $200 gift card when you attend.

What can you achieve with better visibility?

• Increase productivity with positive worker outcomes
• Validate order fulfillment
• Amplify device availability
• Reduce operational costs and errors
• Meet critical deadlines

Presented By:

Carolyn Ricci – Sr. Manager, Product Management – Zebra Technologies

Patrick Finn – Vice President, Field Sales – Barcodes Group

If you have any questions, please contact us here. If you can’t make the live webinar be sure to register anyways and we’ll send oyu the recording afterward. We hope to see you there!

Long before the COVID-19 outbreak, hospital overcrowding has been damaging quality care nationwide, resulting in higher risks of contagion, early staff burnout, and increasing mortality rates. With hospitals reaching bed capacity at alarming speed, the need for faster accurate patient processing has become more crucial than ever. By streamlining admission and discharge procedures, healthcare workers can spend more time providing accurate treatment, shortening the patient’s overall stay and opening up more space for new patients.

To preserve accuracy and patient safety, Barcodes, Inc. partners with Zebra Technologies to enhance bedside point-of-care. From maximized efficiency to increased visibility, see how a streamlined point-of-care solution elevates patient care.

What are the qualities of an enhanced bedside point-of-care solution?

Healthcare officials note three common bottlenecks within hospitals: long admission wait times, complex surgical scheduling, and inefficient discharge^[1]. To eliminate these, our technicians simplify real time communication channels with a tailored point-of-care solution, designed with Zebra’s MC55X-HC. The result is:

• Less data entry errors that could lead to medication errors
• Easy access to patient information and profiles when needed
• Secured file sharing and storage
• Faster admission, discharge, and scheduling

To start elevating your point-of-care, contact us for a free assessment of your current workflow.

^[1] Moore, L. Gordon. Hospital overcrowding: A complex but solvable problem. 3M Health Information Systems. May 10, 2019.

A mere decade ago, most hospitals nationwide counted on paper-based systems and manual data entry to keep track of patient records. While newer software has virtually displaced manual data entry out of the healthcare field, current electronic health record (EHR) systems continue to contribute to staff burnout, an issue that still plagues over 50%^[1] of healthcare professionals. To minimize burnout while integrating new technologies, contemporary EHR solutions must include patient care optimization as one of its main goals. By favoring patient experience in addition to data protection, novel EHR tracking systems hold the potential to:

• Create new and safe communication channels between caregivers and patients
• Seamlessly compile and share medical history within a secured platform
• Accelerate data entry to increase valuable one-on-one time with patients
• Reduce costs associated with inaccurate forms and misidentification
• Provide clear picture of common illnesses currently being treated

Go beyond conventional

Combining data capture with end-to-end visibility, Barcodes, Inc. works with leading manufacturers to lower error rates in healthcare, ultimately helping you raise the standards in quality care. From crucial software development to government-grade security, enhance your EHR tracking system with the next generation of computing technology.

See how we leverage Zebra’s TC52-HC to enhance EHR tracking systems.

Your patients and your staff deserve better. Contact us today to start optimizing your EHR tracking system with a solution that’s committed to better care.

^[1] Rumph, Christopher. “Disruptive Forces in Healthcare”. SE Healthcare. Aug 18, 2019.

With many states entering the next phase of the COVID pandemic that allow for re-opening of indoor dining at restaurants, people are anxious to get back to their normal routine and enjoy an indoor dining experience. However, limited capacities have made pre-booking almost a priority. Therefore, OpenTable is almost a necessity for any restaurant.

Reservation services like OpenTable are capable of managing your capacities and spreading out reservations so that your restaurant still has sufficient time to perform the required cleaning procedures. OpenTable receipt printers like the Star TSP100III can connect via Ethernet and is an ideal solution for multiple iPads that need to print from the same printer.

OpenTable Receipt Printers for Restaurant Online Dining Reservation Services

As restaurants move to indoor dining, flexibility using tablets and printers to allow customers to make online or mobile reservations will become more important. With more reservations being made to avoid wait times, accuracy will also become more important. Shop OpenTable receipt printers on Barcodes, Inc.

If you haven’t connected a printer to your OpenTable tablet yet, these OpenTable printer tips can help: https://support.opentable.com/s/article/Chit-Printer-Setup?language=en_US.

Star Thermal Receipt Printers

A leader in point of sale, Star thermal receipt printers like those used by OpenTable are designed for quick and easy setup and connection to devices using Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and USB. Via Bluetooth, the printer is compatible with Android, iOS, and Windows devices.

With their compact size and internal power supply, Star receipt printers are compact enough to fit into any restaurant or bar space. And with print speeds up to 43 receipts per minute, these printers can keep up with increased demand during these uncertain times.

Contact Barcodes, Inc. for More Information on OpenTable Receipt Printers

As your business continues to adapt to changing regulations and recommendations, the experts at Barcodes, Inc. are here to answer your questions about all your point of sale, delivery service and online dining reservation needs. Contact us today for product recommendations like these OpenTable receipt printer options and more.

Within the last five years, markets worldwide have shifted to accommodate wave after wave of unprecedented changes. From the rise of online retail to new delivery methods, customer expectations have changed dramatically as technology continues to advance. Studies show that most consumers today admit to having higher expectations from businesses, including faster delivery, better order accuracy, and real-time communication and tracking. As a result, enhanced mobility solutions such as Hands-Free Technology [1] can help you keep up with competition while also:

1. Valuing current employees – Hands-free technology can maximize productivity by 15% without demanding more from your workforce. Plus, Barcodes, Inc. works with strong yet lightweight technology that adapts to each individual worker.
2. Eliminating costly bottlenecks – Stalled productivity and downtime can drain money and time best suited for other tasks. By keeping all your crucial devices functional and at hand, your workforce bypasses long travel times and bottlenecks throughout the warehouse.
3. Improving customer experience – More and more customers expect fast to same-day delivery with little to no errors. Consequently, maximized mobility can also maximize your order throughput.

Stay on the move with Hands Free Technology

Partnering with Zebra Technologies, Barcodes, Inc. combines the power of touch-free devices and virtual reality with easy software integrations, wireless networking, and remote technical assistance to deliver a scalable hands-free mobility solution built with:

• Wearable Computers
• Head-mounted displays [2]
• Ring-Scanners
• And more

See how enhanced mobility elevates your ROI in our webinar with Andrew Pierce, Senior Product Manager at Zebra Technologies.

Start empowering your workforce today with maximized mobility when you contact us for a free demonstration of these solutions and more. 

2015 broke the record for most drugs approved by the FDA, releasing as many as 45^[1] new drugs into the public market. In addition to new products, pharmacies would also have to adapt to new pricing, storage requirements, and government compliance measures to accommodate change. With new approvals comes the new need for corrected pharmacy tracking, a system that can ultimately dictate your customers’ experience -and most importantly- their health. 

Complicated tracking equals complicated care

Without proper visibility, your operations are exposed to misidentification risks, which can lead to detrimental health risks and/or financial loss. To uphold government and service standards, pharmacy tracking and traceability systems must focus on accuracy and adaptability as new changes can come at any moment. Equipped with both intelligent software and Zebra-powered hardware, Barcodes, Inc. streamlines adaptable accuracy into your workforce. See how in our video:

Faster printing and labeling gives your pharmacy staff the upper hand to quickly adapt to new changes without losing visibility or productivity. Moreover, since it’s built with Zebra’s ZD420-HC printer, custom labels, and readily available TrueSupport, Barcodes, Inc.’s pharmacy tracking solutions ultimately integrate:

• Secured documentation
• Affordable digitization
• Increased customer satisfaction
• Easier onboarding for new employees

Contact us today for a free demonstration to eliminate unnecessary complications from your workflow.

^[1] Owens, Gary. The Year 2015 Had Highest Number of Drug Approvals in the New Millennium, but with Controversy. AM Health Drugs Benefits. Mar 19, 2016. Pg 19-21.