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Bernhoven: the first dutch hospital with a unique barcode on all medical devices

Bernhoven is the first hospital in the Netherlands that operates according to the GS1 Global Traceability Standard for Healthcare.
Bernhoven: the first dutch hospital with a unique barcode on all medical devices

An extensive international audit has shown that the hospital has a unique GS1 barcode on each medical device in the operating room (OR).

The result is complete traceability, from the time a product enters the hospital to the point of use, thus improving patient safety and supply chain efficiency. All of this is accomplished via the support and cooperation of all stakeholders throughout the chain within the hospital, from management to purchasing, finance and IT departments.

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