[Constructing a database that can input record of use and product-specific information]

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Informatics
• Medical Device Regulation
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Background:

• Viral hepatitis C transmission in Japan was often linked to fibrinogen injections.
• Lack of detailed medical records hindered identification of affected patients.
• Manual record-keeping is time-consuming and prone to human error in healthcare facilities.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy of GS1-128 barcode scanning for data entry in a new database.
• To assess improvements in time efficiency and data accuracy for medical record-keeping.
• To enhance patient identification and traceability for improved healthcare management.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of a new database system utilizing GS1-128 barcode scanning for record entry.
• Examination of data integrity, time efficiency, and accuracy compared to traditional methods.
• Analysis of patient identification capabilities using lot and serial numbers.

Main Results:

• GS1-128 barcode scanning significantly reduces time spent on record-keeping.
• The system markedly decreases record-keeping mistakes, enhancing data integrity.
• Improved patient identification by lot and serial number facilitates immediate care and error tracing.

Conclusions:

• GS1-128 barcode implementation is crucial for accurate and efficient medical record-keeping.
• The system enhances the ability to identify patients and trace manufacturing errors.
• Shared data can optimize product quality and advance healthcare record management across the industry.