A Study of the Impact of Using Barcode Scanning in Orthopedic Surgery on Patient Safety, Efficiency, and Cost

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to measure and document the impact of barcode scanning of implantable devices in surgical services on patient safety, efficiency, and cost.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

All primary hip arthroplasty, primary knee arthroplasty, and general surgery cases requiring implantation of mesh admitted to Mayo Clinic Arizona (MCA) during a one year period
- Exact dates of inclusion are dependent on the final roll-out date for barcode scanning in surgical services at MCA
The circulating nurses in the surgical areas who will be involved in the documentation of the implantable devices

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Donada Reimer, M.S.N., R.N., CNOR	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Donada Reimer, M.S.N., R.N., CNOR

Closed for enrollment

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