鋼製器具単品識別によるトレーサビリティシステムの運用評価

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We built a traceability system for the management of individual surgical instruments by using 2D symbol and Radio Frequency Identification tags, for the purpose of improving the quality of infection control and risk management, operational improvements and accurate asset management.
With this system, we have been able to identify both surgical instruments and patients in a short period of time. It indicates that the traceability system is effective in infection control and risk management. In addition, restoration of discarded data on surgical instruments could be recorded in this system.
Therefore, it would be easy to have an accurate inventory and cost data, which may be utilized to make a budget. Consequently, the traceability management will be useful for hospital management. From this time forward, we think that the verification of cost-effectiveness and the standardization of traceability system will be needed.