Barcodes have become a critical part of health care in these modern times. In the past, linear barcodes were used to manage patient’s treatment and medication. Linear barcodes can be defined as one dimensional barcodes consisting of a single row of black and white lines. UPC Barcodes, EAN barcodes as well as Code 128 Barcodes are all examples of linear barcodes.
Linear barcodes are a very useful tool in all areas of life. They are easier to scan because the bars are vertical. There is no distortion if the barcode is placed on a curved bottle. Linear barcodes are very compatible with most kinds of scanners.
However, there are several aspects to linear barcodes that make them unsuitable to be used within the medical industry. The biggest downside to South Africa barcodes is that they can only store a limited amount of data. Another disadvantage is that if the barcode is damaged in any way, it is impossible for the barcode scanner to scan it. This renders the barcode useless.
It was due to these reasons that the Medical industry has begun to use 2D barcodes for patient care and management. Two dimensional barcodes can be defined as a graphical image that stores information both vertically and horizontally. They are also known as Quick Response Barcodes due to the fact that they allow very fast access to data.
There are many advantages to using two dimensional barcode South Africa. They are able to store a vast amount of data – a lot more than linear barcodes can. This makes them far more useful and flexible, enhancing their worth, especially in the Medical Industry. 2D barcodes are very well suited to use on bottle caps and bottom of tubes. One of the biggest uses of barcodes within the medical industry is the control and regulation of medication. They will match a barcode on a specific tube of medication with the barcode allocated to a specific patient. This is done to avoid any mistakes and thereby, ensure that the patient receives the right medication at the right time at the right dosage. This will ensure a high quality of patient care. They assist in the identification of each patient as well as the regulation of each patient’s medication.
Another advantage is that the barcodes correct any errors so that it doesn’t matter if the barcode is damaged. The barcode will still be able to be scanned. Two dimensional barcodes are perfect for large sample collections. At hospitals there are many thousands of patients and even more medication. 2D Codes store enough information that they can be used on all the patients and medication as well as surgical instruments.
Doctors have certain preferences for specific surgical instruments. Using two dimensional barcodes allows hospitals to regulate and assess which are the most popular instruments. This will assist them in making sure that these instruments are made available to each Doctor. In addition to this, the use of 2D barcodes allows for regulation of the compulsory sterilization of all surgical instruments.
In this way, 2D barcodes have become indispensable to the medical industry. They ensure the safety of each patient. In addition to this, they allow for excellent, top quality patient care. Patients deserve the best care possible and through the use of 2 D barcodes, this is now possible. Mistakes are eliminated. Human error is avoided. Nurses are often overworked and tired and this makes it easier for them to mistake medication or give the wrong dose to the wrong patient. 2D barcodes safeguard patient care and protect both the patients and the Doctors and nurses.
SA Barcodes is proud to be part of this 2D barcode revolution. If you looking for top quality fully GS1 registered barcodes south africa at the most affordable price, you have come to the right place. We provide both linear barcodes as well as 2D barcodes. We are a proudly South African company who prides itself on its excellent customer service. If you are in Cape Town or Durban or anywhere else for that matter, give us a call and see what we can do for you!
