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Case study: End-to-end product traceability enables safer, more efficient care for Lancashire

National Scan4Safety partner, GS1 UK, has published a new case study exploring how NHS trusts in Lancashire have used Scan4Safety […]

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NHS England responds to HSSIB report on positive patient identification

The NHS England National Patient Safety Team has responded to a recommendation made in the Health Services Safety Investigation Body’s […]

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NHS Supply Chain launches policy to support globally recognised coding standards for medical device identification

To accelerate traceability of medical devices, NHS Supply Chain has launched a policy on Data Standards for Supplier Product Coding. […]

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The Scan4Safety website has a fresh new look!

The Scan4Safety website has a fresh new look! We are delighted to unveil the newly refreshed Scan4Safety website, an essential […]

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Kingston NHS Hospitals Trust Scan4Safety EPOCT programme

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Scan4Safety using GS1 standards at the core of the patient pathway

As part of their Scan4Safety implementation programme, Hull focused on a connected, continuous and complete process with the patient front […]

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More than stock management: the benefits of having a robust IMS during a pandemic

Management of equipment and supplies is vital, even more so during a pandemic. Using Scan4Safety, Plymouth were able to track […]

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Harnessing the clinical benefits of point-of-care scanning

To make eObs and patient transfers safer and more efficient, Leeds introduced Scan4Safety to capture patient and location information at […]

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Key messages from Rachael Ellis

Rachael Ellis, Scan4Safety programme director, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust explains the key principles of Scan4Safety and the value […]

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Key messages from Professor Sir Terence Stephenson part 2

Professor Sir Terence Stephenson, chair, Health Research Authority and President, GS1 UK highlights the power of data to prevent avoidable […]