In recent years, the acronym ESG has evolved from mere corporate rhetoric into a benchmark of maturity in the healthcare sector. However, a recurring contradiction arises when examining the day-to-day operations of diagnostic medicine: facilities that invest in responsible waste disposal continue to generate daily piles of printed slips, manual checklists, and physical forms in collection rooms.
The use of paper at this initial stage is not merely an environmental contradiction. It represents a direct governance and security liability:
- Vulnerability in Data Custody: Documents containing sensitive patient data piled up on the service counter create unnecessary risks of exposure and non-compliance with the LGPD.
- Loss of Information and Legibility: Handwritten notes on forms, pen markings, or crumpled papers create immediate uncertainty during triage and slow down the workflow.
- Hidden Operational Cost: The paper-based cycle involves unnecessary thermal printing, the constant purchase of forms, equipment maintenance, and physical space for mandatory paper records.
Paperless collection with eTrack
Eliminating paper at the point of collection is not simply a matter of shifting the bureaucracy elsewhere. It is about safeguarding data entry at the exact moment the biological material is collected.
With eTrack, Greiner Bio-One’s proposition has always been clear: to ensure that the procedure in the collection room is 100% digital, secure, and lean:
- Digital Validation at the Point of Origin: Test verification, tube checking, and batch checks take place directly on the device, eliminating the need for clipboards and supporting forms.
- Paperless Collection Station: The professional carries out the entire protocol guided by the screen, without the need to consult or fill out paperwork to validate the workflow.
Efficient sustainability creates value.
Adopting paperless collection reduces the ecological footprint while minimizing the risk of human error at the source. The modern laboratory replaces paper with digital precision at the point of care, ensuring patient safety and peace of mind for management.
What is the current status of eliminating paper in your operation's collection rooms?
A hug,
Leonardo Lippel Rodrigues
Sales and Technology Manager