{"id":4954,"date":"2012-04-03T08:21:52","date_gmt":"2012-04-03T14:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/news\/?p=4954"},"modified":"2019-09-16T12:30:48","modified_gmt":"2019-09-16T18:30:48","slug":"mobile-medical-sample-labeling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/news\/mobile-medical-sample-labeling\/","title":{"rendered":"Mobile Medical Sample Labeling"},"content":{"rendered":"

Industry Need<\/h3>\n

Medical testing<\/a> provides key information to physicians, serving as a foundational tool for diagnosing patient conditions. Accuracy is critically important; mistakes can lead to undiagnosed illnesses or inappropriate treatments. Current specimen vial labeling methods, however, are error-prone. Handwritten labels are subject to interpretation and manual data errors; labels preprinted at a central station and carried to the patient location introduce the chance for mix-ups. Mobile sample labeling<\/a> eliminates these opportunities for errors, enhancing patient safety. Printing on Intermec media<\/a> ensures robust traceability, meeting the application requirements of sample labeling from the point of collection through challenging laboratory conditions.<\/p>\n

Automatic identification technologies such as bar coding excel at eliminating human error. Within the high-touch medical environment these systems have steadily improved patient safety. Errors resulting from manual data entry are unacceptable in a diagnostic environment where they can lead to lost samples (increasing time to diagnose and treat) or mistaken patient identities (potentially leading to incorrect diagnosis and course of treatment).<\/p>\n

Recognizing the persistence of these errors, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) has made improving the accuracy of patient identification the first goal of the 2010 National Patient Safety Goals document. This goal requires blood and specimen containers to be labeled in the patient\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s presence. Printing sample labels in place and on-demand with ID scanned from the patient\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s wristband<\/a> eliminates multiple points of error, enhancing patient safety.<\/p>\n

Reference Link<\/h3>\n

JCAHO 2010 National Patient Safety Goals<\/a><\/p>\n

Intermec Solution<\/h3>\n

Intermec Duratherm III<\/a> permanent label stock has long been proven in blood vial applications. Its acrylic adhesive provides excellent hold on small diameter vials for extended periods through processing conditions from -75 to 120F. A durable topcoat protects print through moderate moisture and other incidental exposures.<\/p>\n

For applications where significant moisture exposure is expected, the Duratherm III Synthetic face sheet version fits the bill. This product can endure extended water bath submersion; increased tensile strength ensures reliability in more challenging environments.<\/p>\n

Bright white face stocks and dense print ensure these labels provide excellent bar code scanning. Optimized direct thermal chemistry reduces the level of printhead energy needed, maximizing labels printed per battery charge. Glove-friendly adhesive formulation ensures labels are easy for workers to apply.<\/p>\n

The direct thermal printing method makes compliance with HIPAA requirements simple since no ribbon is required. (Spent thermal transfer ribbons retain a negative print image, and must be disposed of in a manner to ensure destruction if they contain confidential customer information.)<\/p>\n

Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Duratherm III Paper Permanent<\/a>
\n Duratherm III Synthetic Permanent<\/a><\/p>\n

Printer Recommendation<\/strong><\/p>\n

PB22<\/a>\/32<\/a>\/50<\/a> Rugged Mobile Label Printers<\/p>\n