Digitizing Materials Management in Hospitals: How Scanning Technology Prevents Mistakes | Zebra

Digitizing Materials Management in Hospitals: How Scanning Technology Prevents Mistakes | Zebra

In the high-stakes environment of the operating room, precision and safety are paramount. This video delves into the critical role that advanced scanning technology plays in orthopedic surgeries, particularly in procedures involving knee replacements.

In this video, we cover:

0:08 - The importance of preparing and selecting the correct devices for implantation during surgery.

0:13 - Example scenario: Replacing the left knee in an orthopedic surgery.

0:20 - Challenge: Identical packaging for left and right knee products from the same supplier.

0:25 - Potential risk: Accidentally selecting a right knee product without proper safety checks.

0:36 - Solution: Scanning the product to set safety rules within the system.

0:44 - Real-time alert: Immediate warning if the selected product is incompatible (e.g., right knee for a left knee procedure).

0:51 - Preventing errors: Red flags to stop the process and double-check, avoiding serious patient harm.

1:03 - Conclusion: Adding a crucial layer of risk mitigation to ensure patient safety.

Join Zebra as we explore how scanning technology not only helps prevent “never events” but also helps that every step of the surgical process is carried out with the utmost accuracy and care. Real-time alerts can help prevent serious errors, allowing healthcare professionals to double-check and ensure patient safety. By integrating these safety measures, this technology adds an essential layer of risk mitigation and healthcare providers can significantly reduce the risk of surgical errors and enhance patient outcomes. To learn more about Zebra’s healthcare solutions, visit https://bit.ly/3oGDTy7

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