Every year the ISBT 128 publishes labeling standards for essential items that hospital lab professionals use, including blood bags. The ISBT 128 is the “global standard for the terminology, identification, coding and labeling of medical products of human origin (including blood, cell, tissue, milk, and organ products). It is used on six continents in disparate […] The post Meet ISBT 128 Blood Bag Labeling Standards with PDCs Blood Bag Labels appeared first on connectID - PDC Healthcare Blog ..read more

PDC Thermal Wristbands are Lab Tested to Perform in Demanding Healthcare Environment Healthcare providers are constantly evaluating patient safety standards to improve methods to reduce medical errors. Identification plays an important role here, specifically with the use of barcode technology to ensure a patient is receiving the correct care at the correct time. Research has […] The post Defining “High-Quality” When it Comes to Your Patient ID Bands appeared first on connectID - PDC Healthcare Blog ..read more

Caregivers know that preserving patient safety is instrumental in every hospital. As we enter 2024, new challenges and events in the constantly changing world of healthcare mean that hospital staff must stay up to date with patient safety standards. To start off the new year, the Joint Commission has updated its National Patient Safety Goals®. […] The post Simple Ways to Align with the 2024 Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals appeared first on connectID - PDC Healthcare Blog ..read more

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, precision and accuracy are vital in preventing medical errors and providing the highest quality of patient care. Seemingly small but pivotal elements in this are Patient ID Bands and Medical Labels. Connecting patients to treatment plans and medication, they play a crucial role in ensuring the right patient receives […] The post Ensuring Patient Safety: The Crucial Role of Quality Patient ID Wristbands and Labels appeared first on connectID - PDC Healthcare Blog ..read more

Key Takeaways from a Recent Pharmacy Survey  PDC surveyed 6,400 Hospital Pharmacy Managers and Directors to get feedback on their priorities and challenges. Below we explore the results and key takeaways of the PDC survey, along with some helpful tips for pharmacy professionals.  Top Concerns Among Hospital Pharmacists   The top concerns identified by pharmacists were […] The post Inside Look at What’s Keeping Hospital Pharmacists Up at Night appeared first on connectID - PDC Healthcare Blog ..read more

In March of 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published updates to their mammography regulations to facilitate better reporting of information and an improved experience for patients. The announcement means change is imminent for many healthcare providers, who will need to adjust policies and make updates to equipment to be compliant. Required Notification […] The post Notable Changes from the FDA Mammogram Standards Announcement appeared first on connectID - PDC Healthcare Blog ..read more

Patient tracking during large-scale events is a challenge. Patients may be passed between first responders, ground transport, air transport, and then transferred from one facility to another. For routine calls with individual patients, it’s feasible to track who transported the patient and where they ended up. But in mass-casualty incidents and large-scale hazards, chaotic scenes […] The post PDC Partners with Pulsara to Streamline Communication Between EMS, Hospital Personnel, and Emergency Management appeared first on connectID - PDC Healthcare Blog ..read more

PDC Thermal Wristbands are Lab Tested to Perform in Demanding Healthcare Environment Healthcare providers are constantly evaluating patient safety standards to improve methods to reduce medical errors. Identification plays an important role here, specifically with the use of barcode technology to ensure a patient is receiving the correct care at the correct time. Research has […] The post Patient ID Performance You Can Rely On appeared first on connectID - PDC Healthcare Blog ..read more

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare Improves Patient Safety by Switching to Thermal Wristband and Label Printing Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, an integrated healthcare delivery system in South Carolina, is building on its reputation for technological excellence with the recent adoption of thermal print patient identification technology.  Spartanburg is one of many health systems across the US that […] The post Health System Adopts Thermal Printing, Builds on Reputation for Technological Excellence  appeared first on connectID - PDC Healthcare Blog ..read more

Every patient, procedure, and staff member an Ambulatory Surgery Center relies on accurate patient identification. Patient identification wristbands are crucial to ensuring patient safety as they provide a critical link between the patient’s identity, electronic medical record, and treatment. With the high volumes ambulatory surgery centers have to handle, it’s critical to stay updated with […] The post Signs It’s Time for Your ASC to Upgrade Its Patient ID Solution appeared first on connectID - PDC Healthcare Blog ..read more