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Optimising the Lifespan of Surgical Instruments

Laser etching of surgical instruments with 2D Data Matrix barcodes is increasingly being considered by healthcare facilities.  These laser markings facilitate individual level instrument tracking, quick identification and assembly of instruments sets. However studies have shown that marking of stainless steel alters the surface composition and degrades the natural passive layer resulting in a mark that is  susceptible to corrosion. When this happens, both infection control and the lifespan of your surgical instruments are compromised. Indeed stories frequently circulate through medical instrument circles about instruments rusting and needing to be destroyed. 

Paperless or digital medical records management systems, are the buzz term these days. It seems like just about every medical practice manager at private and public hospitals is seriously considering adopting digital patient charts and going paperless. There are multitudes of systems out there that, from a distance, all look similar. So which one is right for your medical organisation and what are the most important things you should consider when making the change? 

Read on if you want to discover 4 aspects that you need to consider when making the change from a paper system to a digital medical records system.

In a competitive marketplace where shareholders have high expectations, it is incumbent on any medical practice management team to ensure that they are getting the most efficient use from their theatre asset. But how do you know if you are maximising the return on your medical assets and, if not, what can you do about it?