Using Bedside Labeling To Reduce Errors And Improve Efficiency

By Intermec, Inc.

Patient safety demands accurate identification of both patients and samples. Accurate sample identification and management processes need to begin at the patient bedside. The greater the time or distance between when a sample is drawn and when it is identified, the greater the chance for error. This white paper explores the link between sample identification and patient safety, documents the benefits of bedside sample labeling, explains effective bedside labeling processes, and identifies the printer and label media features that are required to be successful.