Whether you run a hospital or a medical clinic, you know the importance of increasing efficiency throughout your facility. Fortunately, a manufacturing company that offers barcode printing can help you streamline your operations. Here's why medical facility owners should take advantage of this technology.

3 Benefits of Barcoding for Medical Clinics

1. Save Time 

If you’re still operating off standard item numbers for medications and prescriptions, your medical staff may be spending a significant amount of time typing long sequences into their computer systems. This reduces efficiency and extends the wait time for patients in need. 

With barcodes printed on every medication container, medical staff can simply scan the bottle, wait for the beep, and then see the correct data brought up on their computer screen. In some cases, speeding up workflow could be integral to a patient's condition.

2. Reduce Mistakes

Typing in long product numbers also leads to plenty of human errors—just one wrong number or letter, and your hospital staff may ring up the wrong blood transfusion or laboratory sample. Or, they may have to start typing it in all over again, further delaying their other tasks.

Barcodes are instantly recognized by the scanner equipment, which then pulls up an item number and any relevant patient information on the computer screen. This way, you can know that your patients are getting the care they need and deserve.

3. Track Inventory

In the past, hospital employees would have to sort through medical supplies and medications, counting to make sure that the amount present matched the number in the computer inventory system. Every time you scan a barcode, you'll deliver data to the inventory system, keeping track of the use of each item. This way, you know exactly when to restock and which supplies are being used up faster than others. 

If you’re interested in barcode printing for your hospital or clinic, reach out to Pacific Integrated Manufacturing of Bonita, CA. This manufacturing company has over 15 years of experience making products for their clients in the health care field. In their 50,000-square-foot plant, they offer a wide range of services for the health care industry, from sterilization to assembly kitting. Visit their website to learn more about the barcoding services offered by this manufacturing company, or call (619) 921-3464 to request a quote.