Innovate
Innovative use of barcode technology has been proven around the world to improve the quality of care system and operational processes. Numerous best practice examples of barcodes in healthcare can be found on this website. And at least one industry/trade association (Eucomed) has published guidance: “Guidance on Bar Coding for Medical Devices”
The NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement says “Innovation is about doing things differently or doing different things to achieve large gains in performance…“ and, for the NHS “…Quality, innovation, productivity and prevention (QIPP) is the mechanism…” to deliver innovation, it’s “…about creating an environment in which change and improvement can flourish; it is about leading differently and in a way that fosters a culture of innovation; and it is about providing staff with the tools, techniques and support that will enable them to take ownership of improving quality of care.”
Empirically healthcare organisations could derive benefit from innovative pharmaceuticals and medical devices, but they are also looking at operational areas for improvement. And they have numerous, and increasing case study examples on the benefits of using AIDC technology to refer to; for the NHS in England, the Department of Health publication Coding for Success recommends “both industry and NHS adopt the GS1 system of coding standards and sets out an action plan that supports both NHS and industry”, and it is increasingly likely that GS1 compliance will be a criteria in NHS tenders.
Can you afford to ignore the benefits of using AIDC?
The NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement says “Innovation is about doing things differently or doing different things to achieve large gains in performance…“ and, for the NHS “…Quality, innovation, productivity and prevention (QIPP) is the mechanism…” to deliver innovation, it’s “…about creating an environment in which change and improvement can flourish; it is about leading differently and in a way that fosters a culture of innovation; and it is about providing staff with the tools, techniques and support that will enable them to take ownership of improving quality of care.”
Empirically healthcare organisations could derive benefit from innovative pharmaceuticals and medical devices, but they are also looking at operational areas for improvement. And they have numerous, and increasing case study examples on the benefits of using AIDC technology to refer to; for the NHS in England, the Department of Health publication Coding for Success recommends “both industry and NHS adopt the GS1 system of coding standards and sets out an action plan that supports both NHS and industry”, and it is increasingly likely that GS1 compliance will be a criteria in NHS tenders.
Can you afford to ignore the benefits of using AIDC?
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