Accurate Data for Reliable Point-of-Use Scanning and Clinical Documentation
Point-of-use workflows rely on precise product information. Whether scanning supplies in the OR, documenting implantables in Epic, or capturing attributes like sterility, latex content, and UDI requirements, accuracy depends on clean and complete product data. Most hospitals struggle because GTINs are missing or outdated, packaging levels don’t align with what clinicians use, and essential clinical attributes are incomplete.
Symmetric ensures every scan, every pick, and every clinical record is anchored in correct, validated, and fully enriched product data. By maintaining standardized descriptions, accurate GTINs, UDI elements, implantable indicators, latex and allergen attributes, packaging hierarchy, and manufacturer lineage, Symmetric turns point-of-use systems into dependable sources of truth. The result is smoother OR workflows, fewer scanning exceptions, cleaner Epic documentation, and better traceability for patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Symmetric also offers a scanner application powered by the world’s largest clinical supply chain database for inventories, sheet to shelves, audits, and more.
Point of Use systems function best when each product can be consistently recognized and scanned without exceptions. Symmetric enriches every item with validated identifiers including GTINs, barcodes, manufacturer details, packaging structures, and standardized descriptions. This level of data quality improves scanning reliability and reduces manual corrections that slow clinical workflows.
Strengthening Point of Use Accuracy With Complete Identifiers
Accurate identifiers help organizations:
Increase scan success rates and reduce misreads
Ensure products map correctly to system item records
Improve charge capture by linking items to billing data
Maintain accurate on-hand counts and replenishment triggers
A complete set of identifiers supports dependable clinical documentation and inventory accuracy.
Ensuring Clinical Usability Through Standardized Naming and Attributes
Clinicians rely on clear and consistent item descriptions when scanning or searching for supplies at the point of care. Ambiguous or inconsistent names create confusion and slow down supply workflows. Symmetric applies standardized naming conventions, normalized attributes, and structured descriptions so items appear clearly and consistently across Point of Use systems.
Standardized data improves usability by enabling:
Faster clinical item selection and scanning workflows in ORs and surgical floors
Reduced ambiguity between similar items
Consistent nomenclature across departments and systems
Higher confidence in captured data and documentation
Clarity at the point of care supports efficiency and reduces the risk of incorrect item selection.
Improving Inventory and Charge Accuracy With Reliable Data
Point of Use systems depend on accurate product data to maintain correct inventory levels and support clean billing processes. When items carry incomplete packaging information or inconsistent units of measure, miscounts and charge discrepancies become common. Symmetric ensures these essential details are complete, validated, and consistent across the item master.
Reliable data supports:
Accurate consumption-based replenishment
Fewer manual stock corrections
Improved revenue capture tied to correct billing codes
Clear alignment between clinical use and supply chain records