Beyond the Label: How Custom Healthcare Supplies Save Lives
In healthcare, a label is far more than just an identifier; it’s a critical link in the patient safety chain. When a specimen label fails in an autoclave, a wristband becomes illegible, or a medication label peels off, the consequences can be severe—even life-threatening. That’s why PLS recommends Zebra Technologies healthcare supplies to enhance patient safety, improve operational efficiency, and ensure compliance across your facility. Let’s take a look at the many advantages of Zebra healthcare supplies.
Reliable patient identification optimizes safety
Traditional patient ID wristbands often become compromised and unreadable by handwashing and exposure to sanitizers. PLS offers healthcare-grade wristbands featuring Zebra’s advanced technology that maintains pristine print quality throughout the patient’s stay, plus offers an antimicrobial coating to help prevent the spread of hospital-acquired infections. Ensuring that patient information is accurate and accessible at all times minimizes the risk of administering the wrong medication or conducting incorrect procedures, contributing to safer patient outcomes.
Secure and verifiable medication tracking prevents tampering and contamination
Accurate medication tracking is equally essential to patient safety. Pharmacy labels must be tamper-evident, durable, and readable throughout the medication’s journey from pharmacy to patient. Zebra’s custom pharmacy labels from PLS are designed to meet these needs with features like ultraviolet markings for authenticity verification, tamper-evident adhesives, and direct thermal materials that eliminate the risk of contamination in cleanroom settings. These labels provide a visible indication of tampering attempts, ensuring that medications are secure and verifiable every step of the way.
By maintaining a secure medication tracking system, healthcare providers can prevent unauthorized alterations and ensure that patients receive the right medications at the right dosages. This level of control is critical in high-stakes environments, such as operating rooms and intensive care units, where even a minor error could have serious consequences.
Robust asset management ensures workflow efficiency
Asset management within healthcare settings also relies on resilient labeling solutions. Medical equipment often undergoes intense cleaning protocols that can wear down ordinary labels over time. PLS’s custom asset tags from Zebra are designed to withstand these rigors while preserving critical tracking information. From high-value equipment to essential supplies, these labels ensure that assets are traceable, and inventory management remains accurate throughout each asset’s lifecycle.
Reliable asset tracking is especially valuable in large hospitals where medical devices are frequently moved across departments. Consistent, high-quality labels simplify the process of locating items, reduce the time healthcare workers spend searching for tools, and improve overall workflow efficiency.
Accurate and durable specimen tracking minimizes error
A single specimen label must often withstand exposure to moisture, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and years of storage while remaining scannable. Zebra’s custom laboratory labels are engineered to endure these conditions with specialized adhesives that hold up in extreme environments, from liquid nitrogen storage at -196°C to autoclaving at 121°C. This durability guarantees that each sample remains identifiable, traceable, and usable, reducing the risk of errors in lab results that could affect patient care.
Custom supplies from PLS and Zebra protect patient safety and optimize operations
In healthcare, optimal supplies support optimal patient care. You can’t afford anything less. Custom healthcare solutions from PLS, powered by Zebra’s technology, are engineered to withstand the demands of healthcare environments, from the lab to the bedside. Rigorously tested and engineered, each material is also certified for use with Zebra printers. This helps ensure consistent output quality, patient safety and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Contact PLS today to explore healthcare supplies from Zebra that address your specific challenges. Together, we can create a safer, more efficient healthcare experience for both patients and providers.
