SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

Pre-wired for RFID:
Future Read / Write

Revolutionizing Medication Traceability,
Safety, and Clinician Efficiency

Overview

RFID technology is reshaping the landscape of medication management in healthcare, offering unprecedented levels of traceability, safety, and clinician efficiency. Codonics newest Safe Label System is prewired for RFID and upgradeable to RFID read/write capabilities in the future, leading the way by integrating RFID technology into the medication management process–from the pharmacy to the patient bedside, and into the patient record. This evolution in RFID use addresses critical challenges in healthcare, ensuring safer medication administration, enhanced operational efficiency, and improved regulatory compliance.

RFID in Healthcare: Advancing Patient Safety and Efficiency

RFID is expanding rapidly in healthcare, providing significant improvements in medication tracking and traceability. Unlike traditional barcodes, RFID can store more data, such as lot numbers, expiration dates, and serial numbers. This enriched data capability is invaluable, particularly in the event of a recall or when a patient may have been exposed to suspect medications. RFID allows for the quick identification of these medications and swift action to prevent adverse events, improving patient outcomes and minimizing risks.

“Future Proof” Technology

Codonics SLS 600i® Point of Care Station (PCS) is the next generation model of the award-winning Safe Label System with new capabilities designed specifically for perioperative care environments. Building on the capabilities of the previous SLS 550i, the 600i comes pre-wired for RFID, making it easily upgradeable to support RFID Read/Write functionality in the future.

The SLS 600i reads medication container barcodes, including compliant GS1 DataMatrix barcodes, and can provide data such as expiration date, lot number, and NDC directly to Epic, Cerner, and other AIMS/EHR systems, providing track-and-trace capabilities from the manufacturer to the patient while improving clinician efficiency, accuracy, and safety1.

  • High-Resolution Barcode Scanner: Ensures accurate reading and faster processing.
  • Supports GS1 DataMatrix, 1D barcodes, and in the future RFID: Flexible for diverse healthcare workflows.
  • Increased Safety Capabilities: Track expiration dates and lot numbers for enhanced traceability.

1 – RFID features and models are subject to FDA 510(k) Clearance

Overcoming the Challenges of RFID Adoption in Healthcare

The adoption of RFID in healthcare has faced challenges, particularly due to the need for pharmaceutical companies to produce RFID-labeled medications and for healthcare facilities to adopt RFID technology. However, with the SLS RFID future capability, these barriers are being broken down. The next generation SLS will provide value beyond inventory control by offering real-time track-and-trace capabilities, making it easier to integrate RFID into clinical workflows.

In the future, by leveraging RFID technology for more than just inventory control, healthcare organizations can ensure full traceability—from the manufacturer, through the pharmacy, and all the way to the patient, with every step documented in real-time.

“Include a machine-readable code (e.g. barcode, RFID) on all syringe and infusion labels by 2025”  

— ISMP Guidelines for Safe Medication Use in the Perioperative and Procedural Settings

Codonics SLS with RFID technology supports compliance with ISMP Guidelines


ISMP Guideline 4.3

Eliminate the use of handwritten labels in perioperative/procedural areas by 2025


ISMP Guideline 4.4

Include a machine-readable code (e.g., barcode, RFID) on all syringe and infusion labels, including those that are practitioner-prepared, by 2025


ISMP Guideline 10.12

Take steps to implement machine-readable coding (e.g. barcode scanning, RFID) in intra-operative/intra-procedural workflows to confirm medication solution selection prior to administration


ISMP Guideline 10.13

Take steps to implement and integrate machine-readable coding (e.g. barcode scanning, RFID) to support real-time EHR documentation of medication doses and fluid administration in all pre-operative/ pre-procedural, intra-operative/intra-procedural, and postoperative/ post-procedural settings

Safety and Compliance Benefits

Safe Label System (SLS) Support and Resources

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