Ningbo Yinzhou District People's Hospital: Scan with Your Phone to Instantly Access Medical Equipment Operation Tips
Original article: https://cli.im/article/detail/2422
With the development of the information age, QR codes have seamlessly integrated into our daily lives. They are closely related to our routines and can be found everywhere—supermarkets, the internet... it seems they are ubiquitous.
As hospitals expand and develop, high-precision medical equipment has become a crucial component of modern diagnostics and treatment. Due to their high cost and advanced technology, these devices significantly impact the stability of the healthcare system. Therefore, only by strengthening quality control management can patient safety be ensured. In the ICU, where numerous instruments are complex and challenging to operate, nurses—especially new ones—struggle to quickly master their usage, introducing potential risks to their work.
What if QR code technology were applied to equipment management? Would it bring convenience to our nursing staff? Well, the head nurse of our ICU did just that!
As a newcomer, I used to be intimidated by the sophisticated blood purification machine due to its complexity and difficulty in operation. However, since a QR code was added to it, I no longer feel anxious. Simply by scanning the code with my phone, detailed steps on how to use the hemodialysis machine instantly appear on my screen—it has become my best teaching guide!
QR codes can contain text, audio, Chinese characters, images, videos, and more. They offer a large information capacity, are low-cost and easy to create, and provide rapid scanning for quick access to information.
Just like that, many instruments in the ICU now have their own dedicated QR codes. Not only do they make it convenient for us to check equipment instructions, but they also highlight details that are prone to errors during operation!
Applying QR codes to hospital medical equipment management elevates the management level to new heights. Compared to other methods, QR codes are easier to operate and have gained popularity in clinical practice. Interested colleagues are encouraged to give it a try!
Reprinted from the WeChat public account: China Nursing Management
Read the full article: Not proficient in operating equipment? No worries, just take out your phone and scan!