Articles: Improving Patient Experience

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From Specimen Collection to Diagnosis: Lab Professionals Drive Accuracy and Efficiency with Lab Label Printers and Scanners

Paul Garcia - April 23, 2025 - 4 min read

Verify, poke, draw, label and send — patients might see blood draws as routine. Behind the scenes, though, clinicians, lab techs, managers and directors synchronize with physicians to unveil and treat the body’s mysteries, driving 70% of all clinical decision-making. Inspired by researchers’ drive to improve patient outcomes, PDC’s material science and R&D groups craft clinician and technician-focused, high-quality lab solutions designed to enable...

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Protecting the Tiniest Patients: Simple ID Solutions to Prevent Newborn Misidentification and Stay NPSG-Compliant

Paul Garcia - April 01, 2025 - 3 min read

Welcoming newborns into the world is a tremendous job for Labor and Delivery (L&D) nurses because they have two patients — mother and baby — needing support and protection. Newborns complicate care and identification because they are typically indistinguishable and speechless. This vulnerability prompted the American Academy of Pediatrics to approach The Joint Commission, seeking a new National Patient Safety Goal (NPSG) and Element of Performance...

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Navigating EMR Transitions: A Q&A to Understand Why Identification Products Are a Critical Consideration

Haley Kramer - January 16, 2025 - 3 min read

Switching to a new EMR system is a significant undertaking that requires attention to every detail—including the identification (ID) products your team relies on daily. These include patient ID wristbands, medical labels, printers and scanners, which play a vital role in patient safety and operational efficiency. To guide us through this topic, we turn to Steve Asciolla, a Strategic Account Manager at PDC with over 6 years of healthcare experience...

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7 Ways Certis Makes Wristband Printer Management Simple for Healthcare IT

PDC Solutions Team - November 04, 2024 - 4 min read

In today’s fast-paced healthcare environments, having reliable and efficient tools to support patient care is critical. One such tool that is revolutionizing the way hospitals manage patient identification is the Certis® C1-30 Thermal Patient ID Printer. This new printer isn’t just an upgrade in technology—it’s a solution designed with the needs of both clinical staff and IT teams in mind. Here’s a closer look at how this printer and its Printer Utility...

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Easy Method to Distract and Reduce Anxiety for Pediatric Patients

PDC Solutions Team - April 25, 2024 - 2 min read

Children in hospitals often experience anxiety, fear, and discomfort during procedures and even routine checkups. This can lead to distress, resistance, and even safety risks. Traditional methods to manage these challenges can be invasive or have limited effectiveness. Time constraints can also limit the type of methods used to manage these challenges. PDC is proud to introduce Pediatric Cards. They are small, badge-sized tools that can be used during...