To enable Event Based Traceability, a GSMP Mission Specific Work Group is developing EPCIS related standards for Security, Choreography and Checking Services.
Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) Application Standard for Small Instruments, which specifically covers the marking of surgical instruments to enable traceability throughout the instrument reprocessing cycle, and in particular to and from the sterilisation department.
These standards are all an integral part of the GS1 General Specifications, the core standards document of the GS1 System, which can be obtained from your local GS1 Member Organisation.
AIDC Healthcare Implementation Guide, providing guidance for using GS1 keys in a Healthcare environment along with; procedures for recognising if additional data is required for types of products, needs for traceability, and marking requirements.
GLN in Healthcare Implementation Guide, a general guide for the implementation of GLNs in healthcare and as a guide this document: assists the reader in understanding; what is a GLN, how are GLNs applied/used, the GLN data structure, and steps for implementing GLNs.
Bar Coding Plasma Derivatives Implementation Guide, to enable a safe and efficient delivery control process for plasma derivatives and traceability ‘from vein to vein’.