Labeling Ideas

The labels that are used to label diagnostic specimens are among the most important for a busy hospital or lab. The three-part label that is used in Meditech and Cerner systems has to meet several demands to ensure that the tests that patients need are carried out as quickly and accurately as possible. Some of […]

The holidays are fast approaching. During this busy time of anticipation and celebration, we would like to take a moment and wish our customers, partners, and friends a heartfelt Seasons Greetings! Winco ID will be closed December 23, December 24, December 27, December 31, 2010 Please contact your Account Manager if we can assist in […]

Yes, I know “special offer” things seem tacky but we have collected some items over the last year that we just don’t need and could be tempted to part with at bargain prices. I’ll be posting some nice deals in this thread over the next week or so, so check back and see what’s on offer. I […]

The food safety legislation that was stalled at the end of November due to a tax glitch was unanimously approved by the Senate this past Sunday evening. The bill is now on its way to the House, where it is expected to pass. Once President Obama signs the legislation, the government will have the authority to set […]

For a limited time only, Zebra Technology is offering up to $500 cash rebate on qualified, new Zebra printers. There are so many exciting feature-rich printers from Zebra® to enhance your barcode, label and card printing. This limited-time offer helps you do more and stay on your budget. Want to know more?  For details, please […]

It appeared on Tuesday, November 30,  that the Food Safety bill (S. 510) had finally made it’s way through the Senate, having been passed by a 73-25 margin. But before the bill’s supporters had time to celebrate, the bill was blocked on its way to the House for passage. Apparently, the bill contained a section that would impose […]

Mobile computing carts are a convenient way to bring computing power from a stationery computer to the places where that power can be used more efficiently. With mobile computers, those doing the tasks have the tools they need right at hand, streamlining, or even replacing, existing business systems to improve productivity. For example, a clinician […]

Over the last few years, the pricing for thermal transfer ribbons has remained quite stable – if anything, the competitive nature of the market has been forcing pricing downwards. At the moment however, that situation is changing. The main culprit is the polyester film that is used as the carrier for the ink in the […]

You have probably seen that 2D barcoding has become really trendy in the consumer world, being used for all kinds of interactive mobile marketing. When this got going, a year or so ago, there were two types of barcode that were being used – Datamatrix and QR Code. While Datamatrix continues to be hugely popular for […]

As reported in Healthcare IT News, the health care industry lags behind other industries when it comes to automation using bar code technology. This is not surprising, considering the complexity of patient care and safety. Automating health care processes not only improves the patient/caregiver experience, but also lead to greater patient safety and real cost savings. […]