Barcode technology has been used in healthcare for the purpose of supply logistics, material management, point of care patient safety, clinical care delivery as well as document management. Barcode technology not only creates efficiencies in the supply chain in functions that involve shipping and handling, but also improves the safety and quality of care through point-of-care technology used in the supply chain. Scanning of barcodes prior to patient treatment can alert caregivers to potential errors before they occur, thus preventing the error and avoiding patient harm. 

Of course, such a system would require the appropriate infrastructure and equipments, including databases, software, real-time communication as well as reliable hardware devices. Bitatek’s IT8000 and IT9000 (REVO) portable data terminal enable caregivers to access to the patient’s orders and can view what currently needs to be done for the patient. When the caregiver scans an item or medication, the captured data is match up to the order profile, thereby preventing error treatment to the patient. This allows the caregiver to provide the right treatment to the right patient at the right time.

The terminal to which the data is collected must be linked to the hospital’s databases or other computers by some form of networking. Bitatek’s IT8000 and IT9000 (REVO) has implemented with Summit WiFi Module which allows users to transmit/exchange data through wireless network. However, in case WiFi signal is prohibited within the hospital or clinic, the Bitatek’s “BT (Bluetooth) Only” or “Batch” model terminal is available for users at a very reasonable price.
 

Bitatek specializes in hardware barcode technology and has years of experience in cooperating with distributors and system integrators who provide solutions to healthcare industry. Bitatek designs the terminals that fulfill the needs of our worldwide customers. Bitatek’s terminal would be utilized throughout the clinical process and supply chain for near error-free tracking, validating, documenting as well as billing control.