Use the Bar Code System to Improve Accuracy of the Patient and Sample Identification

Shu-Hsia Chuang; Huy-Pzu Yeh; Kun-Hung Chi; Hsueh-Chen Ku

Use the Bar Code System to Improve Accuracy of the Patient and Sample Identification

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2018:250:233.

Authors

Shu-Hsia Chuang¹, Huy-Pzu Yeh¹, Kun-Hung Chi¹, Hsueh-Chen Ku¹

Affiliation

¹ MacKay Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan.

PMID: 29857444

Abstract

In time and correct sample collection were highly related to patient's safety. The sample error rate was 11.1%, because misbranded patient information and wrong sample containers during January to April, 2016. We developed a barcode system of "Specimens Identify System" through process of reengineering of TRM, used bar code scanners, add sample container instructions, and mobile APP. Conclusion, the bar code systems improved the patient safety and created green environment.

Keywords: APPBar code scanners; Bar code.

MeSH terms

Electronic Data Processing*
Humans
Patient Safety*