Review of Coding for Success implementation

Thuemmler, Christoph; Buchanan, Bill

Abstract

Coding for Success was published in 2007 and described how bar coding and similar technologies can be used to improve patient safety, reduce costs and improve efficiency. This review aims to outline progress made since 2007, and was recommended by the Health Select Committee in its 2009 report on Patient Safety.

• Report Type: Policy Briefing
• Publication Date: Oct 21, 2010
• Deposit Date: Apr 30, 2017
• Keywords: Patient safety, barcoding, coding technologies, healthcare,
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/835597
• Publisher URL: http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Healthcare/Patientsafety/DH_4066328