Traditionally, the healthcare industry has been slow to adapt new technologies; however, this trend has been changing recently due to an increased understanding of how AIDC technology can benefit the industry.
Within the healthcare industry four sub-industries benefit from AIDC technology:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Patient Care
- Hospitals
- Life Sciences
Datalogic Scanning understands that the healthcare industry is unique from other industries using AIDC technology in that the primary purpose for use is not improved inventory control, asset tracking, and data management. While these benefits are ultimately realized by all industries using AIDC technology – the ultimate purpose for healthcare's utilization is patient safety. For example, patient safety can be improved by the use of AIDC technology by helping to detect counterfeit drugs in pharmacies
Datalogic's industry knowledge and experience with AIDC technology are the best choice for healthcare providers because it knows that errors are not an option. All Datalogic products are held to industry-leading quality and reliability standards.
 Healthcare and Bar Code Scanning
Bar coding is currently the most widely used form of AIDC technology in the healthcare industry. Datalogic bar code scanners can be used for many different applications within the healthcare industry to prevent medical errors. Some of these applications are:
- Medication management systems – delivering the right drug, to right person, at the right time
- Drug identification – bar coding can help eliminate counterfeit or expired drugs from being distributed
- Infusion safety – one of the most common medical mistakes is incorrect infusions, bar coding blood and other products helps eliminate this mistake
- Patient identification – makes sure the right patient is receiving the right treatments
- Specimen collection – ensures correct patient receives right analysis
- Laboratory work – guarantees that the right tests are performed
The benefits bar codes offer healthcare entities are impossible to ignore. There is a trend of adopting 2D bar codes in the healthcare industry in order to store more information. Datalogic Gryphon 2D product would be the best suitable solution to address such needs.
These products represent the range of products which Datalogic believes best fits the healthcare industry . However, individual companies in healthcare may have unique needs for AIDC technology and this list is by no means the definitive lists of Datalogic products capable of serving this market. For recommendations on products that fit your specific application, please contact your regional Datalogic Scanning sales representative.
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