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Patient Wristbanding: 5 Reasons Why Hospitals Should Choose a Thermal Print Solution

Bar code systems help hospitals deliver accurate information in a variety of patient care and clinical settings, making them an important component in improving patient safety and process efficiency. Therefore, these systems should be developed and executed with care, using dedicated printers that are optimized to provide reliable, accurate bar code output.

When hospitals evaluate their patient wristbanding solution, they often consider modifying existing laser printing systems to do the job.While many laser printers are capable of outputting bar codes, dedicated thermal printers are a more convenient and cost-effective option.

This white paper will explain the differences in thermal versus laser printing for patient wristbanding in hospitals and will provide an overview of the five reasons thermal printing is a better solution.

Using a traditional laser printer to create patient wristbands not only requires time-consuming assembly, but can also lead to medical errors. That’s because ink-based laser-printed wristbands may crinkle or smudge during a patient’s stay, which compromises scannablity. To ensure patient safety and improve staff productivity, hospitals should choose a patient I.D. solution with thermal printing technology. Read our white paper to learn more.

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