Typenex® Medical Signs New National Vizient Contract
Offers Members Expanded Patient Identification Options
CHICAGO, May 30, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Typenex Medical, an industry leader in healthcare identification, announces the extension of a national contract with Vizient, the country’s largest member-owned health care service company providing supply chain management for its members. The national contract, effective as of May 15, 2017, includes Typenex’s full portfolio of patient identification products.
The new contract offers Vizient members access to a full-line of printable barcode laser wristbands, thermal wristbands, all standard wristband products, alert wristbands and snaps, as well as barcoded patient identification for blood transfusions. Utilizing barcoded patient identification wristbands in a hospital helps the care giver provide positive identification throughout the continuum of care, complying with important patient safety goals and improving patient care.
“Helping hospitals comply with The Joint Commission Patient Safety Systems, and achieving better patient outcomes, is a key focus for Typenex’s patient identification team,” said Andy Bishop, senior director of product development, identification. “We look forward to helping Vizient members achieve these goals by offering a quality identification product that works for their system.”
About Typenex Medical, LLC
Typenex® Medical is a medical device and supply company founded by entrepreneur and investor, John Fife. The Typenex Medical advantage is connecting with customers to understand their process needs, then delivering simple, high-quality products that streamline workflows. Our strength is thinking about patient safety and comfort, along with efficiency and cost-effectiveness, while providing a quality product. For more information please visit www.typenexmedical.com.
Contact: Kim Canchola Director, Patient ID 312-888-4087 kcanchola@typenex.com
