In an era of robotic surgery and AI-powered diagnostics, it’s easy to assume that medication labeling has been modernized. But most hospital executives are shocked to learn the truth:
Clinicians still handwrite thousands of medication labels every week.
In 99% of US hospitals, nurses rely on Sharpies and colored stickers—managing a mountain of labels with mental math and muscle memory. It’s slow, inconsistent, and error-prone. And yet, it’s still happening in some of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the country. Unfortunately, the new generation of clinicians are less and less compliant with these manual tasks.
The Vigilant Verify platform changes that with a turnkey, barcode-driven solution for IV tubing, syringes, and pumps. It standardizes medication labeling with compact thermal color printers and zero-disruption workflows—eliminating handwriting, reducing risk, and dramatically improving efficiency.
And here’s the best part:
There’s no upfront cost—just a flat monthly subscription of less than $3,000 per month for the entire hospital. That includes all hardware, software, ongoing support, and staff training, making Vigilant Verify a fast, affordable way to modernize medication labeling without capital expense.
There’s no lengthy IT project. No need for custom integrations. Just a proven system that installs quickly and starts delivering ROI almost immediately.
Why is that ROI so strong? Because Verify improves outcomes across five critical areas:
1. Fewer Hospital-Acquired Infections (CLABSIs and VAPs)
Poorly labeled or unlabeled lines create confusion, leading to improper access and higher infection risk. Verify ensures every line is clearly and consistently marked, reducing one of the most overlooked drivers of infection.
2. Reduced Infusion-Related Medication Errors
Handwritten labels are hard to read and easy to misinterpret—especially under stress. Verify creates standardized, legible labels that align with your formulary and eliminate guesswork.
3. Greater Nurse Efficiency
Automated labeling shaves valuable minutes off every shift. Nurses no longer have to hunt for stickers, double-check spellings, or write the same label ten times. More importantly, nurses don’t have to guess or redo work when labels aren’t present.
4. Happier Nurses
Handwriting labels is tedious and frustrating. Even more frustrating is taking charge of patients without the necessary labels. Automating the task shows staff their time and expertise are valued—reducing burnout and boosting retention.
5. Better Compliance
Verify helps hospitals meet:
- Institute of Safe Medication Practice (ISMP) 2025 goal to eliminate handwritten medication labels.
- The Joint Commission’s focus on high-alert drug labeling
- Infusion Nurses Society standard to label tubing at three points.
- Etc.
Vigilant Verify supports workflows throughout the entire hospital —with tailored features for each. It’s the lowest-hanging fruit in hospital automation: high impact, low cost, fast to implement. Clinicians actually want this innovation.
In the coming weeks, this blog series will take a closer look at each of the five core benefits driving the exceptional ROI of the Vigilant Verify platform. If you’re evaluating technology that delivers measurable improvements in safety, efficiency, and staff well-being—this series will be informative.
Next up: how better labeling at the bedside can help reduce deadly and costly hospital-acquired infections like CLABSIs and VAPs.