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What a year it has been for GS1 standards in healthcare

WebWith the holiday season fast-approaching, I’ve been taking some time to reflect on the year we’ve had in healthcare here at GS1 UK – and it sure has been a busy one. Naturally, …

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GS1 UK The significance of the DHSC report on Transforming …

WebOn 29 October 2020, the Department of Health and Social Care published a report “on the service providing sterile, controlled environments for the preparation of injectable …

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Using GS1 Unique Device Identifiers to make medical devices safer

WebUnique Device Identifiers (UDIs) are becoming increasingly vital in the healthcare sector with upcoming European regulation mandating that UDIs to be placed …

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GS1 UK – Scan4Safety

WebThe Scan4Safety programme was launched in 2016 by the Department of Health and Social Care where six trusts were tasked with implementing GS1 standards for the unique …

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GS1 UK scan4safety GS1 barcode on medication

WebHSJ Patient Safety Congress 2022, Manchester, 25 October 2022 – NHS England has announced the re-launch of the pioneering Scan4Safety initiative in England. First …

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the vital role of track and tracing in healthcare

WebTraceability matters – the vital role of track and tracing in healthcare. The need for accurate traceability continues to gain prominence across a diverse range of …

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GS1 UK Healthcare user group

WebThe healthcare user group is made up of invited senior representatives from central healthcare organisations, trade associations, healthcare providers, regulators, and other …

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The International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare 2024

WebJointly organised by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and BMJ, the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare has a rich history of …

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New HFSS legislation to tackle obesity: what you need to know

WebObesity-related illness is costing the NHS £4.2bn a year. To tackle the obesity epidemic, legislation to prohibit the promotion of food and drinks judged high in …

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GS1 UK The Cumberlege Review two years on

WebLast month, Dr Henrietta Hughes was appointed as the UK’s first Patient Safety Commissioner.; The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) has begun the …

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Inventory management systems guidance

WebInventory management systems guidance 5 1.1 Foreword GS1 is a not-for-profit, member-owned association, operating in more than 150 countries. The GS1

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Understanding the HFSS location requirements: are you in scope

WebNew Regulations on the placement of foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) will come into force on 1 October 2022. With the implementation date fast …

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GS1 UK compliance specification for the NHS

WebFor almost 20 years the NHS has been advocating the use of GS1 standards as the coding of choice for new applications with that adoption becoming mandated …

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GS1 UK Scan4Safety website launch

WebLondon, 14 February 2024 – NHS England has launched a new NHS Scan4Safety website as a central resource to support trusts to adopt and optimise scanning processes. The …

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GS1 UK HFSS: your questions answered

WebLaunched by the government to tackle the obesity crisis and promote healthier choices among consumers, it will place significant restrictions on the promotion of HFSS …

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GS1 UK Digital Health Rewired 2024

WebDigital Health Rewired, the premier educational conference and networking event for health IT, takes place at the NEC in Birmingham on 12-13 March 2024. Join …

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GS1 UK Our board

WebThe board is responsible for the governance of the Association including: The board offers significant value to the organisation and its goals, helping GS1 UK to offer members best …

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Surgical instrument traceability guidance

WebSurgical instrument traceability guidance 6 1.1 Foreword GS1 is a not-for-profit, member-owned association, operating in more than 150 countries.

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