Wristband Solutions

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The DataRay/HDX Solution

DataRay Healthcare Interface

2D & Linear Bar Codes

Bar Coded Wristbands & Labels

MedMap TML

Wristband Options

Small Footprint

Optimal resolution and configuration for thermal wristbands

2yr overnight exchange warranty

Antimicrobial covers

OKI CG212DT

Wristband Options

Designed to work in any model thermal printer (OKI, Zebra)

Slightly wider 1 1/8th”

Better quality print and barcodes

Softer

More durable

Replace armband stock with MedBand

SOLUTION: Cost Savings & Patient Safety

HIS DataRay OKI Printer

• The only hardware based, plug and play, full featured, thermal printing solution.• Same as normal Network Printserver (i.e. HP JetDirect) but with extra added intelligence• Has three layers of technology

Printer emulation / language translation (SIDM to Thermal) Data steam parsing and label reformat (MedMap) Specialty functions (Tall-Man Lettering, 2D barcode wraparound, RFID)

Sample Wristbands

MedMap format barcode control

options: for the linear Code 128C barcode

containing the data of ‘AC123456789’.

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Sample Wristbands

A. HDX MedBand printed at 203 dpi GX420 at 2 dots per narrow bar• This option makes the barcode two wide for either the Zebra

band or even the MedBand.

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Sample Wristbands

B. HDX MedBand printed on 300 dpi OKI CG212 at 1 dot per narrow bar• This option is too dense to be suitably read by older

glucometer scanners.

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Sample Wristbands

C. HDX MedBand printed on 203 dpi GX420 at 1 dot per narrow bar• This option should be acceptable, but not as suitable as the

next.

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Sample Wristbands

D. HDX MedBand printed on 300 dpi OKI CG212 at 2 dots per narrow bar• This is the best option as it produces the largest possible

barcode using the slightly wider MedBand.

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Primary recommendation is option d using:• MedBand• OKI CG212 thermal printer• MedMap thermal printer format control system

Wraparound Barcode Wristbands

Features & Benefits

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Scan any part of the band without touching or

disturbing the patient

Resolves curved surface scanning problems

Offers the advantages of RFID without the cost

Ensuring The Highest Readability

Seven Bar-Code tips:

1. Use thermal printers

2. Use Code 128 and 2D

3. Print barcode perpendicular (2 reasons)

4. Use highest-quality band

5. Print at 2 IPS (inches per second)

6. Print correct darkness

7. Use 300 DPI

Thermal printer benefits:• Barcode print quality• No jam of labels/bands• Simple band design• Durability • Low waste / Less Cost• Very small footprint• Quite• No first-page wait time• No toner/ink to store/replace

Thermal

Laser

ODDISY - (On-Demand Document Identification System)

Scan the ODDISY barcode to instantly AutoPrint new ID labels.

Reduces excess waste resulting from pages of unused laser labels.

Excellent convenience and time saver for nursing staff.

Two printers and one scanner attached to one D2.

Scan wristband produces additional wristband.

Scan chart label produces additional chart label.

Can provide band production tracking system.

Band ALERT system can also be provided.

Auto configurable by band/label length.

Can receive reports from many different systems.

Remote administration.

Downtime Solution.

3”x 1” x 4-across sheet

of labels (convenience without waste)

Direct Thermal Labels – No

ribbon or toner cost

Instant print on demand with no warm-up

period

No label jams or glue ooze as

with laser labels

Patient Chart Labels (EHR-AID)

Reported Neonatal Armband ISSUES: Printer can not get label to align – will not maintain calibration.

Label peeling and sticking inside the printer

SOLUTION: HealthDynamix Security Label that is specifically designed for the Posey NICU and Infant foam bands.

The DataRay/HDX Solution

HDX Security Label has a strong permanent adhesive and perforated edges to prevent it from being removed from the Posey band.

Made of a high grade non-allergenic synthetic in order to remain durable against water, alcohol, and other cleaning agents and to maintain barcode integrity.

The HDX Security label is printed on a dedicated thermal printer that we attach to your system.

We provide the turnkey solution to setup both the thermal printer and the consumable at your hospital, including the custom printer interface to your hospital system. 

  THERMAL BANDS LASER BANDS

Durability: Can be worn for 14 daysCan be worn 3-4 days (according to manf troubleshooting guide)

Material: Durable synthetic (non-latex) Paper with fold over laminate

Ease of use:1 step applicationQuick loading roll

5 step, time consuming, and awkward processConfusion with print tray stackIT Difficulties printing from wrong tray

Price:Thermal bands cost less No ink/ribbon/toner used

Laser product cost more + more waste Add cost of toner

Barcode quality:Highest quality possible(100% read rate)

Hospital pilot had 50% barcode read failure rate

Safety:Simple design resistant to alcohol, water, cleaner

Complicated design not durable and susceptible to water pockets that can breed bacteria

COMPARISON - THERMAL vs LASER FOR WRISTBANDS

  THERMAL BANDS LASER BANDS

Print Speed: Bands printed in 6 secondsLaser printers have minimum 15-30 second warm-up period

Print Reliability:No jamsGood print alignment

Bands and labels frequently jam in laser printers Print on laser bands often misaligned

Bar-Codes:DataRay providesBCMA 2D-Barcode Wraparound feature

Most laser printers do not provide native barcodes

Printer Durability:Only one moving part Very long life

 

Softness:DataRay thermal bands among softest available

 

Security:Built-in reapplication prevention security feature

 

COMPARISON - THERMAL vs LASER FOR WRISTBANDS

COMPARISON - THERMAL vs LASER FOR LABELS

  THERMAL LABELS LASER LABELS

Price:Cost is same not counting waste No ink/ribbon/toner used

Have reports of more than 50% waste Add cost of toner

Ease of use: Quick loading rollConfusion with print tray stack IT Difficulties printing from wrong tray

Barcode quality:Highest quality possible (100% read rate)

Hospital pilot had 50% barcode read failure rate

Print Speed:12 Labels printed in 3 seconds(DataRay custom 4-across 'Label Sheet' design)

Laser printer has minimum 15-30 second warm-up period to print first page/band/label sheet

Print Reliability:No jams Good print alignment

Bands and labels frequently jam in laser printersPrint on laser bands often misaligned

Bar-Codes:DataRay provides2D barcodes for document imaging and EHR-AID solution

Most laser printers do not provide native barcodes

Printer Durability:Only one moving partVery long life

Labels 'ooze' glue into mechanics of laser printers causing jams that interfere with normal printing production and require laser 'rebuild kits' and other interventions from IT

Laser Printers

Work much like photocopiers; they project controlled streams of ions onto the surface of a print drum, resulting in a charged image. The charged image then selectively attracts toner particles, transferring the image onto the paper substrate by means of pressure. The pressure from the printhead and drum then fuse the image to the paper, creating the image.

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Prints labels in sheets, resulting in waste

Label and wristband adhesives can ooze from fuser and cause jamming

Bar codes require more ink, driving up toner

costs

Output susceptible to toner flaking and

smudging

Media typically requires laminate overlay which can

lead to bacteria build up and smeared   images if not

properly placed

Laser Advantages & Disadvantages

Accessible and efficient office document printer

Document quality is high (except for barcodes)

Thermal Printers

Thermal printing is classified as either direct thermal or thermal transfer. The two technologies are suited to different applications. Direct-thermal printers create images by using a printhead to apply heat directly to chemically treated label media. There is no ribbon or ink required. In thermal-transfer printing, the printhead heats a ribbon, which melts the image to the material. Thermal transfer is used for high durability, long-lasting labeling applications.  Direct-thermal printing is the technology of choice for most applications. Direct thermal is especially popular for wristband printers, because there is no ribbon to destroy to comply with HIPAA patient privacy requirements.

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Printers not readily available in hospitals today

Printers accept roll media and cannot print 8 1/2- by 11-inch documents.

Designed specifically for label & wristband printing

Simple wristband design for ease of use

Media resistant to moisture, soaps, chemicals, temperatures, and bacteria

Crisp, clear bar code printing with highest rates of scannability

Print on demand no waste

Simple to operate

Durable and low maintenance

No toner expenses

Thermal Advantages & Disadvantages

DOWNTIME PORTAL

• Icon on desktop of local PC is selected to bring up downtime form.

• Same form can be used for either patient wristbands, or chart labels.

• Downtime option can work even if network is down.

• Check boxes can be added to print large alert indicators

(ALERGY, FALL RISK, DNR)

Thank you for your time!

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