Why choose on-demand over batch printing?
On Demand vs. Batch Printing
Improve patient safety with the use of On-Demand printing.A study done by Henry Ford Hospital showed that the use of batch printing or hand labeling of slides and cassettes can result in labeling errors:
- Slides: 21% error rate1
- Cassettes: 5.7% error rate1
- Slides: 95% reduction1
- Cassettes: 3.5% reduction1
- Reduced errors and improved accuracy – immediate labeling at point of use, reducing the risk of mismatched or mislabeled specimens.
- Better Efficiency – printing as needed eliminates the extra time needed to pre-print and sort.
- Faster Turnaround Times – printed in real-time eliminating time waiting for a batch to be completed.
- Greater flexibility – accommodates last minute changes, additions, or urgent samples
- Improved standardization – integrate with LIS ensuring consistency of patient data
- Efficiency: small footprint to place printers at each station
- Easy to use: simple touchscreen interface is shared by both PiSmart cassette and slide printers
- High-Quality, fast output: 3-5 seconds per slide or cassette
- User Login: After login with badge scan, tech initials can be included with each cassette or slide printed
- Increase Workflow Efficiency
- Place a PiSmart Cassette Printer at each grossing station
- Place a PiSmart Slide Printer at each cutting station
- Create templates directly on printer interface or through PathSmart software
- User login with the scan of a barcode
- Connect and Track
- Synchronize with other PiSmart printers in the lab
- Connect to current LIS/tracking system
- Enable PathSmart Tracking System to transform your lab to be faster, smarter, and more connected
- Synchronize with other PiSmart printers in the lab
- Train staff
- Simple interface requires minimal training
- Scan individual blocks or slides when needed
- Print from hopper of choice for desired slide or block
- Set up protocols to deliver the right number – and type – of slides for specific sample types
- Simple interface requires minimal training
- Update SOPs
- SOPs
- Work instructions
- Training checklists
- SOPs
1. Zarbo, R.J. et al. (2009) The henry ford production system: Reduction of surgical pathology in-process misidentification defects by bar code–Specified work process standardization, OUP Academic. Available at: https://academic.oup.com/ajcp/
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