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Kingston NHS Hospital Trust Scan4Safety
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 […]
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Key messages from Baroness Julia Cumberlege
Baroness Julia Cumberlege, chair, The Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review (IMMDSR) explains how point-of-care barcode scanning can transform […]
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Key messages from Lord Philip Hunt
Lord Philip Hunt, advisory board member and former president, GS1 UK reinforces why NHS trusts should be adopting Scan4Safety nationally.
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Key messages from Dr Kelsey Flott
Dr Kelsey Flott, deputy director of patient safety, NHS England Transformation Directorate, emphasises the importance of putting the patient at […]
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Key messages from Richard Murray
Richard Murray, chief executive, The King’s Fund highlights the advantages of a national approach to Scan4Safety to alleviate system pressures.