Stackable Urine Specimen Cups Save Space, Money
In the constant tug-of-war of balancing bulk orders and storage space, Caresfield gives you an edge with stackable urine specimen cups.
Category: Clinical Lab
Balky Biohazard Bags Bear Blowback
Lost samples lead to a negative patient experience. Learn the role biohazard bags play in clearly communicating with labs.
Caresfield Announces Lab Week Bracket Battle 2022
The Lab Week Bracket Battle is back! All of our peers in labs across the U.S. are invited to participate in this fun, free contest to win fabulous prizes!
Blood Bag Labels Can Save Lives
Blood is a critical component of many treatments. It is crucial for blood bag labels to clearly and accurately identify contents.
Labs Face Unique Challenges with Labels
Labels face unique challenges in a lab setting. Using the wrong labels can lead to costly mistakes and time-consuming workarounds. Let’s take a look at the challenges your labels face in the lab.
Skin Markers: A Critical Tool In Breast Cancer Imaging
Education in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Earlier this month, we had the opportunity to talk to Danielle Earl, COO of Suremark, the premier maker of skin markers for mammography, MRI and CT scans. We specifically discussed Suremark’s skin markers for mammography, as this month is Breast Cancer Awareness month. We learned from Danielle the different ways
Thermal Printers in Healthcare: An Overview of Best Uses, Considerations, and Maintenance
Healthcare workers and the general population alike probably give very little thought to how to print patient information, wristbands and labels. Lab technicians, clerical staff and other clinical staff utilize labels daily and expect clear, accurate and immediate printing capabilities. While some consumer laser printers can print waterproof laser/combo sheets, most generic printers in home-use settings are not capable
8 Healthcare ID Printer Myths Busted
At our recent CaresTalk, “Every Issue You’ve Had with Your Label & Wristband Printers Answered,” our panel of healthcare id printer experts answered several questions we commonly hear about printers. From this discussion we realized there are some pervasive healthcare ID printer myths. Have a myth of your own that you would like to see addressed or other
Barcode Labeling: It Saves Time, Money, and Lives
Healthcare consists of an array of clinicians, departments, and specialties working together. It’s an understatement to say that the opportunity for errors is high. The prevention of medical errors continues to be one of the greatest healthcare goals. In order to improve patient safety, policies and workflows are constantly being reviewed and updated. One overlooked
Caresfield Announces Next Evolution in Disposable Phlebotomy Tourniquets with the Versaquet
Caresfield, the first manufacturer of brightly colored tourniquets to reduce the risk of leave-on accidents, has launched another innovative offering of next-generation single-use tourniquets. The company is pleased to announce the release of their multi-texture Versaquet (patent pending). LAKEVILLE, Minn., June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Caresfield, LLC, a US-based manufacturer and distributor of healthcare consumable products such as
Medication Labels 101: Categories, Regulations, and Best Practices
The labeling of medications may seem like a standard practice that you don’t give much thought to. For healthcare professionals, reading a medication label, filling a prescription, or labeling IV tubing is just another daily task. But the importance of what goes on those labels can make the difference between preventing or causing a medication
Is your Blood Bank Labeling compliant?
Is your Blood Bank Labeling compliant with current FDA regulations for Uniform Labeling of Blood and Blood Components? Hospital Blood Banks are an area of the hospital that is little known to the average person even if they’ve been a patient for some reason or another. However, in an emergency or trauma event where blood