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Tokai University Hospital achieves traceability and increased efficiencies in operating theatres

Tokai University Hospital implemented a new management system by using GS1 standards in its operating theatres.
Tokai University Hospital achieves traceability and increased efficiencies in operating theatres

The system records detailed information about medical products used for surgical operations—the product’s Global Trade Item Number® (GTIN®), lot number and other valuable data—all by scanning source-provided GS1-128 barcodes.

By capturing information about which medical products are used on what patients, the system has helped the hospital significantly improve medical safety and increase responsiveness for recalls. In addition, the hospital has reduced costs associated with data recording and enhanced the accuracy of reimbursement claims.

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