Connecting the Dots: The Impact of Healthcare Supply Chain on the Patient Care Experience

Thursday, June 22, 2023

11:00 AM CT

Join us for an insightful webinar led by Zebra’s Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, Rikki Jennings, featuring leaders from CHRISTUS Health, Zebra, and Barcodes Inc.

This panel discussion will explore how an efficient and optimized supply chain can elevate the way patients receive care, ensuring improved outcomes and enhanced satisfaction.

Presented By:

Rikki Jennings, Zebra Technologies, CNIO

John Wirthlin, Zebra Technologies, Industry Principal

Steve Beno, Barcodes, Director of Healthcare Sales

Tim Tassone, Barcodes, Principal Solutions Architect

Featured Speakers:

Susan Pustka, RN, CHRISTUS Health, Director, Infor ERP Services – Technical

Curt Evans, CHRISTUS Health, Director, Infor ERP Services – Supply Chain Management

Key Discussion Points in the Webinar:

Our panel of healthcare supply chain technology experts will address these key topics:

• Importance of supply chain management and its impact on patient care
• Bridging the gap between supply chain and clinical care by involving nursing leadership in the discussion

The Honeywell Xenon XP 1950h barcode scanner helps ensure clinical staff provide superior patient care.

With superior 1D/2D scanning performance and highly accurate area imaging, the 1950h scanner is a must for busy healthcare environments. Eliminate redundancies and wasted time caused by poor quality barcodes with the very best from Honeywell.

The Xenon Extreme Performance (XP) 1950h scanner continues the heritage of industry-leading performance and dependability by building on the solid basis of preceding Xenon healthcare scanners. The patient ID verification procedure is fast and simple thanks to the healthcare scanner, which guarantees that healthcare personnel attention is always on the patient (not the technology).

The Xenon XP 1950h scanner, which incorporates Honeywell’s state of the art imaging technology, provides exceptional scan performance. The healthcare scanner effortlessly collects even the most challenging or damaged codes. This enhances the efficiency and throughput of healthcare workers by removing unnecessary moves and lost time.

The Xenon XP’s class-leading reliability reduces downtime and service costs, resulting in a longer device lifecycle, a lower total cost of ownership, and better patient outcomes. It is designed to withstand 50 drops at 1.8 m (6 feet) and 2,000 tumbles at 0.5 m (1.6 feet), and it has an IP52 ingress rating for water and dust.

Xenon XP 1950h & 1952h Scanner Key Benefits

The Xenon series has many benefits for healthcare providers, including:

• Simplified patient ID verification
• Superior scan performance
• Disinfectant resistant housing
• Rugged design for reliable everyday use
• IP52 rated to resist water and dust
• Drop protection for up to 6 feet

For more details, download the Xenon XP 1950h/1952h spec sheet.

As for getting the scanners deployed and serviced, trust Barcodes, Inc. to manage all your healthcare technology needs. Contact us to learn more about healthcare barcode scanners can help improve your productivity and quality of care.

The CR7010 and CR7020 mobile charging cases are here from Code Corporation.

Designed for fast-paced healthcare settings, the CR7000 series is complete with a disinfectant housing, sleek design, and rapid charging. All under the protection of quality charging cases that Code is famous for.

Mobilize and Supercharge Your Patient Care Technology

A mobile device used in healthcare must be able to withstand the same chemical disinfection protocol as any other piece of medical equipment.

A phone would not last six months without some kind of case for protection, depending on the severity of chemical baths. Some hospitals have even predicted that handheld mobile devices are on track to substitute high-priced computer workstations and all of the additional peripherals they require, such as barcode scanning equipment.

From a single mobile device running a mobile health information system, you can scan (using soft-scanning software and the mobile device camera), chart, verify, and document (HIS). Previously, a convenient and fast way to charge mobile devices on the go in a hospital environment meant substandard disinfections and poorly optimized workflows.

That’s no longer the case with the CR7010 and CR7020 cases.

A mobile device used in a hospital setting must also be resistant to disinfection protocols and accidental drops. With many employees scanning and managing sales and inventory on the device, the cases provide protection for both scenarios and keep employees and devices safe.

Protecting your mobile investment with a fully enclosed battery backup case extends device longevity in any environment.

If you want to use the mobile power of iPhone devices in your facilities, CR7000 series cases can protect your patients, employees, and devices. In contrast to the partial protection provided by most consumer-grade cases, full enclosure means complete protection.

Code CR7000 Series Mobile Charging Cases: Ready to Deploy in Healthcare Environments Nationwide

The CR7000 series mobile charging cases feature bi-directional data pass-through, an easily swappable external battery power that more than doubles the life of your phone, and a flexible battery charging system with multiple battery charging station options. The charge status of each battery is clearly displayed, eliminating the need for guesswork.

Improve daily productivity with a protective mobile charging case you can rely on. For detailed product information, download our CR7010-CR7020 PDF:

[Download the Code CR7000 Spec Sheet]

Contact us today to take a closer look at healthcare solutions and see if the 7000 series cases are a fit for your organization.

To give every patient the best care possible, empower your health care workers with the best technology (that doesn’t ever get in the way).

The TC52ax-HC healthcare mobile computers from Zebra offer a disinfectant-ready enterprise solution for healthcare organizations that want to improve the operational efficiency of their clinical workers and give better, more accurate care to patients around the clock.

What’s New for the Zebra TC52ax-HC?

The Zebra TC52ax-HC brings the ultimate in mobile computing for healthcare providers and adds some great improvements:

• Wi-Fi 6 for faster, more reliable connectivity
• Double the memory of the TC52-HC models (4 GB of RAM)
• Stunning blue casing, in the same disinfectant housing

Zebra’s touch computers are designed with hospital staff in mind. An emergency room triage is a hectic environment already. Nurses cannot afford to troubleshoot an old scanner or hesitate because a device isn’t connecting properly. They simply ignore the device, log patient data manually on the computer, and move along. Their focus is on patients, after all. These moments of technology downtime add up in the big picture, however. Don’t let outdated healthcare computers hold you back.

The TC52ax-HC provides instant familiarity to users. Anyone who has grown accustomed to a consumer grade smartphone can operate the TC52. It’s powered by Android, has an easy to read 5-inch HD display, and a responsive touch screen that responds even to latex gloves in a frantic environment.

TC52ax-HC Features

• Android Enterprise Recommended, runs Android 11 with support through Android 14
• Sharp, bright display for visibility in low light, protected by Gorilla glass panel
• Wet, gloved fingers or stylus both work great, thanks to multi-touch operation
• Easier to clean and reduce risk of spreading microorganisms thanks to medical-grade, disinfectant friendly plastic casing
• Lightning fast, first time capture of 1D & 2D barcodes, patient wristband labels, prescriptions, IV bags, and insurance paperwork for both intake and ongoing patient care
• Reliable batteries to last entire 12 hour shifts (up to 14 hours with PowerPrecision+)
• 13 megapixel color camera captures HD photos just like a smartphone
• 5 megapixel front-facing camera enables Telehealth consultations and collaboration with coworkers via video conferencing
• Voice calling and secure text messaging
• Emergency alert button is fully programmable for easy calls to security desk or responder of your choice

Doctors, nurses, technicians, support, and supply chain staff in healthcare will feel right at home with the TC52ax-HC. For a detailed list of specifications, download the TC52ax-HC infographic.

See the TC52ax-HC Mobile Computer in Action

It’s time to empower the healthcare workforce with the very best technology. Your patients, as well as your bottom line, will thank you for it. Contact us to discuss the TC52ax-HC today.

It’s no secret that healthcare professionals are facing monumental challenges everyday. How can patients receive better care with fewer resources? And is there a solution that minimizes the safety risks?

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, but through smarter technology, task simplification, and resource allocation, hospitals do have options.

When you envision a hospital of the future, what do you see?

Chances are, there is leading-edge technology (such as digital signage) that can help manage risks, meet targets, and improve efficiency while providing the software and services to back it up.

With a shrinking labor pool and unprecedented numbers of patients, hospitals are proactively addressing these challenges by partnering with Barcodes, Inc. and Elo.

For a much faster hospital workflow, keep your hospital high-functioning, patient-centric, and completely transparent. Barcodes, Inc. delivers the top-tier services, software, and technology to support your hospital and everyone who depends on it.

Whether it’s wayfinding, self-service no-contact kiosks, pharmacy access and inventory logging, room management, or interactive signage for patients and their families, busy hospitals owe it to themselves and those in their care to modernize their front-line technology.

Upgrading your hospital technology does not have to be an arduous, expensive challenge.

To learn more about digital signage solutions in healthcare, download the free solution brief below. If you prefer to chat one on one with a healthcare technology professional, contact us.

Demand for healthcare is surging as labor availability dwindles, resulting in hospitals facing considerable challenges to deliver better care with fewer resources. How can this be fixed? 

Look to more innovative technology that makes the most of every resource. Only Barcodes, Inc. offers a complete network of cutting-edge, end-to-end solutions and services designed to help manage risks, meet financial targets, and gain clear visibility across your entire healthcare facility.

Running a better hospital may start with you, but it doesn’t end there. Empower your team with leading-edge, life-saving solutions from Barcodes, Inc.

Barcodes, Inc. partners with the biggest names in tech and is proven to deliver the top-tier services needed to design, deploy, and support your healthcare organization, whether on campus or in the field:

• Track high-value assets, medications and patients
• Streamline admissions workflows
• Secure staff communications
• Wristband and label printing on-the-go
• Control access to secure areas
• Gain universal mobile device management and support

Barcodes, Inc. has aligned with an entire network of experts working in tandem to back you with tools that keep you competitive without sacrificing quality care or patient safety. 

[Download Healthcare Technology Solutions Brief] 

This is the Barcodes Edge. Contact us today to learn how this robust portfolio keeps your hospital high-functioning, patient-centric, and completely transparent.

Healthcare teams rely heavily on technology that is not only reliable but efficient. Zebra’s ZQ610/ZQ620 are premium mobile label and receipt printers designed to fit those needs.

These portable printers offer advanced technology and innovative designs that further drive productivity, including the instant wake-up feature to ensure the ZQ600 Series never sleeps on the job.

Rely on the rugged design to withstand the mobility needs of the healthcare industry. Take the stress off your IT department by providing your workers with easy-to-integrate, setup, and secure equipment thanks to Zebra’s Link-OS operating system and powerful Print DNA suite of applications, utilities, and developer tools. Wherever your workers need to go, the ZQ600 Series printers will be at their sides. 

The ZQ610/ZQ620 is the next evolution for mobile label and receipt printing required to meet the gold standard in healthcare facilities.

Zebra Technologies is committed to support a variety of healthcare operational needs. The ZQ610/ZQ620 printers are designed to meet rigorous industry standards by providing:

• Large color display 
• Superior battery management
• Fastest, most dependable wireless connections
• Improved specimen labeling accuracy and patient safety
• Medical grade housing withstands constant exposure to disinfectants
• Advanced technology and innovative design

Meet the healthcare printer that stands above the rest. [Download ZQ610-HC Spec Sheet]

Dependable and easy to use, Zebra delivers high-performance portable printers for healthcare facilities.

Contact us today to see how you can bring a new level of printing to your growing business.

https://codecorp.com/products/cr7000-series

This past August, Code Corporation launched the disinfectant ready CR7010 battery backup case. Designed for the mobile healthcare workforce, the case doubles the battery life of iPhones and allows for full clinical sanitization protocols without causing device damage.

Now, the updated CR7020 protective case offers several improvements over the CR7010, notably its compatibility with the latest iPhone models and sizes.

Unlike most consumer-grade cases, the CR7000 series protective cases hold iPhones in a full enclosure for maximum protection. For most healthcare and other industry segments around the world such as retail and logistics, mobile scanning is extremely convenient, familiar for users, and helps improve patientcare and customer service alike.

Jana Buchanan, Senior Product Manager of Hardware for Code Corporation, had additional comments. ”We are excited about expanding our mobile device product line to include options for additional iPhone sizes.  This new product line allows us to support our customers with more options, more sizes, more flexibility.”

Mobile device barcode scanning delivers expanded efficiency for point-of-care, point-of-sale and logistics teams and extending the durability and longevity of a device helps cut costs and enhance productivity. Is there a downside to mobility?

Mobile devices can create unintended risks for patients, customers, and employees. Because mobile devices are handled by multiple employees to scan and manage sales and inventory, they also need to be able to withstand disinfection protocols and occasional drops. The CR7020 provides protection for these and other scenarios, keeping employees and devices safe.

The CR7020 case, like previous models, offers bi-directional data pass-through and an easily swappable, external battery power that more than doubles the life of an iPhone. Its flexible battery charging system includes multiple workspace preset options, which can be configured exactly how you need.

At a glance, the case indicates the battery’s charge status. In busy environments, the last thing you need is a team member guessing how much charge is left in a device. This, and many other features, make the CR7020 case a true standout for iPhone productivity.

CR7020 Protective Case Features

• Bi-directional data pass-through
• 5 or 10-bay battery chargers with configurations for any workspace
• BatteryTrak™ application provides real-time battery health, deployment dates, cycle counts, and serial numbers for individual case monitoring
• Hot-swappable 2,700 mAh external battery
• Dragontrail™ screen protector
• Secure and sealed, protects against damage as well as water and debris
• CodeShield® Level 3 PVC-Free disinfectant-ready plastics
• Compatible with iPhone 8 and iPhone SE (2020)
• Code Complete service and extended warranty plans
• Smart battery shows battery health with a visible fuel gauge
• With iPhone, withstands multiple drops of 4’ (1.2 meters) to concrete

For an in-depth look, the CR7020 spec sheet has even more information:

[Download the CR7020 Spec Sheet]

If your mobile workforce depends on iPhones, contact us today. We would love to discuss real-world healthcare and industrial applications and address both the need to stay charged as well as keep employees and customers safe.

Given the emphasis on infection control brought on by COVID-19, it is especially important that the devices workers are using are even more durable to the cleaners required to uphold infectious-disease control standards. Introducing the CR2700, Code’s fourth-generation barcode reader that combines nearly twenty years of market experience to meet the demands for shifting workflow and enhanced infectious control.

The CR2700 improves not only patient care but helps to keep nurses moving with a quick and easy routine disinfection, superior durability along with 6’ drop protection, and a proactive alert system for managing battery life. With the introduction of wireless (inductive) charging combined with seamless construction, an IP65 rating, and top-of-the-line CodeShield Plastics, the CR2700 can be quickly and completely wiped down with even the harshest chemicals. Wipe down the device in less than a minute and go with virtually no disruption to workflow.

Features & Benefits

• Inductive charging eliminates chemical corrosion caused by disinfectants
• PVC-Free CodeShield plastics stand up to harsh disinfectants
• Lightweight, ergonomic models in palm and handled configurations
• Smart battery shows battery health with a visible fuel gauge
• Using Bluetooth Dongle pair to any supported Android, iOS, or Windows computer, devices, or tablets
• IP65 rating seals out dust and moisture

With the standards for infectious-disease control adapting to the ever-evolving demands for shifting workflow and infection control, the CR2600 family of barcode scanners have been discontinued to make way for the latest and greatest CR2700 family.

Code Corporation knows healthcare barcode scanning and the CR2700 is the new gold standard. Shop the CR2700 online or contact your Barcodes, Inc. Account Manager for more information.

Studies conducted by the Joint Commission have found that nearly 70% of medical errors stem from inefficient communication channels. Facing increasing demands and stress, today’s healthcare providers need -and deserve- dependable technologies that simplify workflows, much like Zebra’s TC52-HC touch computer.

According to Zebra’s 2022 Hospital Vision Study, 72% of facilities reported improved quality in patient care after enhancing clinical mobility. Not only do modernized devices minimize the likelihood of dangerous errors, but they also assist in implementing future-forwards healthcare initiatives without extensive workflow changes.

One mobile device…thousands of possibilities.

Performing several indispensable healthcare tasks such as barcode scanning, push-to-talk, and EHR sharing, the TC52-HC serves as a gateway into several mobility benefits that enhance patient care such as:

• Telehealth – Combine high-speed and long-range WiFi connectivity with the TC52-HC’s high-resolution cameras to reach patients without requiring them to leave their homes and possibly risk their health.
• Faster admissions – Zebra’s MobilityDNA app, SimulScan helps expedite data capture by scanning multiple barcodes at the same time without compromising accuracy. This frees up staff from conducting repetitive clerical work, so they can focus on providing better care.
• HIPPA-compliant data sharing – Unlike other outdated or consumer-grade operating systems, Android for Enterprise helps protect sensitive data with government-grade encryption and recurrent security patches. Moreover, Zebra’s secured text messaging feature enables staff-to-staff communication without risking privacy breaches.
• Efficient and dependable disinfection – Made for constant wipe downs, Zebra’s TC52-HC can be regularly cleaned and disinfected without compromising functionality, minimizing the transmission of HAIs via dirty clinical devices.

To make implementation all the more stress-free, Barcodes, Inc. works closely alongside your IT team and staff to prepare, deploy, and maintain devices with assisted procurement, on-site installation services, and TrueSupport technical support to keep your solution running faster and longer. Contact Barcodes, Inc. today for a free comprehensive evaluation of your facility to start empowering your staff with mobility made for healthcare.