Compliance Specification for NHS systems
Requirements guide for both suppliers and trusts
The announcement of the six Scan4Safety demonstrator sites by the DHSC in January 2016 showed its commitment to making this happen. Each trust received a share of £12m funding with the aim of demonstrating the benefits, as well as challenges, they encountered from implementing GS1 standards.
So far, the Scan4Safety programme has:
What does this mean in practice for the Trusts? In the eProcurement strategy, GS1 standards provide the foundation for three core enablers that will improve patient safety, reduce unwarranted clinical variation and drive operational efficiencies. These will link people, products and places in the healthcare system and will work across three primary use cases endorsed by the Department of Health and Social Care.
Take a look at the core enablers and the use cases for details on how our standards can work in Trusts.
Requirements guide for both suppliers and trusts
What does this mean for trusts?
What does this mean for trusts?
About the programme
Using GS1 standards for catalogue management, patient identification and location numbering
Applications of GS1 standards across a Trust that will deliver real safety, compliance and efficiency savings
Resources to help Trusts wanting to implement GS1 standards
Read the regional executive summaries
Find an accredited GS1 UK solution provider to help you with your GS1 implementation
We have a range of services available, including training on GS1 standards and how they are used in the NHS
Success stories from Trusts and suppliers across the UK
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