Zebra Technologies Introduces HC100(TM) Patient I.D. Wristbanding Solution |
Combination of thermal printer and antimicrobial coated wristbands helps
improve patient identification and enhance safety
VERNON HILLS, Ill., June 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Zebra
Technologies (Nasdaq: ZBRA), a global leader in delivering on-demand
specialty printing solutions for the healthcare industry, has introduced
the first cartridge-based patient I.D. solution to make wristband printing
easier and more cost-effective for healthcare organizations.
"Missing or illegible wristbands are a major contributing factor to
many adverse events," says Cristina De Martini, global practice leader,
healthcare, at Zebra Technologies. "By utilizing bar-coded wristbands,
hospitals can ensure that clinicians have the ability to accurately
identify patients before collecting specimens, administering medications or
transfusing blood -- a critical component for enhancing patient safety and
reducing the potential for error."
Designed for maximum ease of use, Zebra's newest patient I.D. solution
combines the small-footprint HC100(TM) thermal printer and easy-to-load
cartridges containing Zebra's Z Band(R) direct thermal wristbands -- the
only antimicrobial coated wristbands currently available in the market. In
contrast to many laser solutions, the HC100 Patient I.D. Solution generates
individual wristbands on demand. There is no need for staff to load labels
into a special tray, print the labels, attach them to wristbands and apply
laminate coatings, resulting in less waste and lower costs.
Featuring a smart card that optimizes print intensity and automatically
calibrates for band size, the patient I.D. solution facilitates quick and
accurate scanning at the point of care by producing bar codes and text that
withstand water, blood, soap and other liquids while remaining smudge-free
longer than the average patient stay. The HC100 printer accommodates
Zebra's complete line of white and color Z Band cartridges, which are
available in a variety of infant, pediatric and adult sizes as well as in
both adhesive tab and clip closures. An antimicrobial coating protects Z
Band wristbands from MRSA Types II, III and IV, in addition to S. aureus,
P. aeruginosa and E. coli -- the leading causes of hospital infections in
the United States.
Unlike laser printers, which are not designed to process large
quantities of adhesive-backed wristbands and labels, the HC100 Patient I.D.
Solution was developed to accommodate a high volume of wristbands. As a
result, users experience fewer jams and ongoing maintenance needs are
minimized. Staff productivity may be enhanced because users do not have to
replace toner or ribbons.
The HC100 Patient I.D. Solution features built-in wireless
connectivity, which simplifies implementation and enables users to easily
move printers to different locations throughout the hospital. In addition,
Zebra's relationships with leading HIT software vendors help to expedite
deployment of the HC100 Patient I.D. Solution by facilitating ease of
integration with ADT applications.
For more information on the HC100 Patient I.D. Solution and other Zebra
products, please call +1 800 423 0442 or visit http://www.zebra.com.
About Zebra Technologies
Zebra Technologies Corporation helps companies identify, locate and
track assets, transactions and people with on-demand specialty digital
printing and automatic identification solutions in more than 100 countries
around the world. More than 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies use
innovative and reliable Zebra printers, supplies, RFID products and
software to increase productivity, improve quality, lower costs, and
deliver better customer service. Information about Zebra and Zebra-brand
products can be found at http://www.zebra.com.
CONTACT: Tim Dreyer
+1 847 793 5677
tdreyer@zebra.com
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Tim Dreyer of Zebra Technologies,
+1-847-793-5677, tdreyer@zebra.com
