Artificial intelligence is stepping into the operating room and Codonics Safe Label System® is already there, helping pave the way.
Medical errors continue to be a top threat to patient safety. A recent NBC News article explores how hospitals are beginning to harness the power of AI to reduce these risks. One promising solution? Wearable AI-powered cameras in the OR to detect real-time medication errors.
In a groundbreaking study from the University of Washington, researchers used wearable cameras to visually confirm that the medication vial used to prepare a syringe matches the syringe label a key safeguard. And whats clearly visible in the footage? A syringe labeled by Codonics Safe Label System.
SLS, trusted by hospitals around the world, provides visual and audible confirmation of injectable medications, ensuring accurate, compliant labeling at the point of preparation. The new study demonstrates how pairing SLS with AI offers a powerful second layer of protection to prevent harmful medication errors.
“This system could be very powerful when combined with best practices already in place,” says Dr. Thomas Robertson, one of the UW researchers. “We’re not replacing the clinician, we’re adding support where it counts most.”
For more than a decade, SLS has helped hospitals comply with The Joint Commission standards and ISMP Guidelines, while reducing risk and improving workflow. This study reinforces what Codonics has long believed: that combining the right tools with smart technology saves lives.
As hospitals continue to embrace innovation, Codonics remains at the forefront supporting next-generation safety solutions with proven, trusted technology.
Read both articles to see how Codonics is part of this exciting future:
UW Medicine: https://newsroom.uw.edu/news-releases/wearable-cameras-allow-ai-to-detect-medication-errors
