Reduce the Risks of Medical Labelling - TH DH Series
Have you been ignoring the impact of your medical labelling? It’s easy enough to do when you’re busy healing wounds and treating illness. What if we told you that using the correct labelling solution can help you to continue delivering great patient care...
From specimen containers to patient wristbands, label printers help bridge the gap between administration and tangible activities. This is why TSC has worked hard to develop the healthcare tailored TH DH Series Desktop Barcode Printers.
Find out more about labelling risk prevention in this handy healthcare article.
Label It or Lose It
No-one wants to wait weeks to receive their test results! Point-of-Care Testing (or POCT) allows healthcare professionals to administer tests at or near the site of care. Rapid results are incredibly helpful at streamlining workflows, whether in the ER or at a patient’s bedside.
Medical labelling plays a vital role in this process, from specimen collection to medicine labels. In busy healthcare settings, printers are used constantly and if they’re not built for the job, they can easily wear out or start causing issues. On top of that, limited connectivity can slow things down and make mobile labelling much harder.
The Cost of Medical Labelling Errors
Whether its pharmaceutical labels or the labelling of medical devices- inaccuracies are a risk you can’t afford to take.
Inefficient medical labelling processes and high demand can quickly lead to errors and obstructions. It’s not just a matter of slow operations - it’s a matter of patient wellbeing.
Investigation by HSJ (2024) found that there were 4,713 cases of patient misidentification which resulted in harm, within NHS organisations between 2019 and 2023.1
Stop the Spread
Hospital surfaces are regularly contaminated with harmful pathogens - who’d have thought it? Not maintaining safe environments can lead to high risk of infections for both staff and patients, placing increased pressure on services and impacting wellbeing.
It’s not just surfaces that carry risk. Along with clutter, traditional liner waste can add to hygiene concerns that’s why linerless labelling is a smart choice for safer, cleaner healthcare spaces.
Avoid Labelling Panic with the TH DH Series
Didn’t realise the impact that medical labelling had? No worries! Efficient label printing is easy with the TSC TH DH Series. Here’s why:
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Connectivity - The TH DH Series can be upgraded to include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for added flexibility in POCT. This is incredibly helpful as mobile technologies become increasingly important tools for healthcare professionals.
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Infection control - Antimicrobial, easy-to-disinfect casing for effortless cleaning, which can withstand rigorous cleaning protocols. This is not only a matter of avoiding the spread of infection - it can also save time and money too!
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Secure design - The TH DH Series from TSC includes double-walled plastic and IEC 60601-1 Medical-Grade Compliant Power Supply for added protection!
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Flexibility - Linerless labelling not only prevents contamination via wastage, but it also simplifies usage. The ability to use one continuous roll for a variety of on-demand label lengths is an asset in busy healthcare environment, such as the Emergency Department.
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Fewer errors - On-demand label printing is a great alternative to traditional labelling as it limits data entry errors and handwriting issues. The TH DH series extends this benefit by including features, such as extended connectivity and linerless labelling, to ensure overall ease-of-use. By simplifying this process, users can redirect their attention to focus on ensuring accurate data handling.
Better Labelling Processes = Better Delivery of Care.
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References
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Townsend, E. and Kirton, H. (2024). Hospitals harm hundreds of patients a year by misidentification. [online] Health Service Journal. Available at: https://www.hsj.co.uk/patient-safety/hospitals-harm-hundreds-of-patients-a-year-by-misidentification/7037263.article