Back to Basics: How to Use a Barcode to Automate Data Capture, Positive Patient ID and More in Healthcare Settings

Despite the barcode nearing its 75th anniversary and its implementation known to reduce healthcare errors by as much as 82%, many hospitals and clinics are still hesitant to embrace the technology.
In this blog, Johnny Ong, Healthcare Practice Lead for Zebra, investigates this confusing reluctance to adopt barcodes and explains why the alternative hinders quality of care.