NEW 2010 Medication Labeling Guidelines

As of January 1, 2010, The Joint Commission will begin the enforcement of new medication labeling guidelines. Your existing labels will NOT meet the new requirements. Don't get caught out of compliance!

Call Sandel immediately to learn how to transition your labels and bring them into compliance today.

Correct Medication Labeling System™

Designed to ensure patient safety and support compliance of The Joint Commission's requirements & AORN recommendation to "Label all medications, medication containers (i.e., syringes, medicine cups, basins), or other solutions on-and-off the sterile field in preoperative and other procedural settings."

Kits include everything you need to mark and label medication on-and-off the sterile field.
Choose from a wide variety of standard kits or customize to meet your facilities needs.

• PrePrinted Labels for (7) departments are available or Customize your medication labels to fit your need and budget.
• Labels are compliant to The Joint Commission Universal Protocol for labeling all medications, containers, and solutions on-and-off the sterile field.
• Labels are made of a moisture & smear resistant polyester material and will not fall off even when exposed to water.

Markers - "No Roll" markers for every need; 4-in-1™ marker dual tip, dual ink, 2-in-1™ Markers, Single Tip Markers, Petite Markers. Unique "No-Roll" triangular barrel keeps markers from rolling.

Proprietary ID Flags - Make labels more visible to the entire surgical team. Can be applied to stainless steel basins, med cups, glass cups, and leave no residue. Included is a peel-off syringe strip of the same color to use along with medication labels for easy identification.

Med-Cups - Standard medication cups with lids and an adhesive tab on the bottom to prevent spills.

Syringe Label - To ensure proper color coordination, each med-cup flag incorporates a peel-off syringe label of the same color to use along with medication labels.

Specimen Zone™ - Assists in organizing and labeling specimens on the sterile field.  Non-woven pre-numbered sheet is perforated for easy separation.  Fluid-proof backing helps keep specimen moist while on the sterile field.

For more information on Custom Correct Medication Labeling Systems, please contact Sandel Medical Industries Customer Service representative at
1-866-764-3327 or email info@sandelmedical.com

Available through your Custom Procedural Tray (CPT) Provider.

Download SMI's new pamphlet (in PDF format) Standards for Medication Labeling, an easy to read, condensed version of what you need to know about OSHA, The Joint Commission and CMS regulations and standards.

General Use: (1) Sheet of 8 Labels Pre-printed with prompts for Medication Name & Strength, (1) 4-in-1 Marker™ Dual Tip/Dual Ink (Permanent & Skin Marker Ink)with TIME OUT Sleeve™ & Ruler - Sterile