Patient Identification
Case in Point
Read how one Philadelphia hospital is leveraging Standard Register’s laser wristbands and technology to establish positive patient identification, improve patient safety and address Joint Commission safety goals.
GAIN INSIGHTS
15 Points to Consider: Selecting the Right Wristbands – a Positive Step toward Patient Safety
We consulted with Molly Procuniar, BSN-RN, BA, FF, who has worked as a nurse in an emergency department, as well as a neuro nurse in a primary stroke center with a Level I trauma rating. She offers her guidance for selecting wristbands.
SR offers a full range of quality wristband and label solutions that are tailored to the clinical environment. Led by our seasoned healthcare specialists, we can address your immediate need for traditional wristbands and labels while helping you migrate to technology-driven solutions that integrate bar codes, patient photos and demographics, so you can:
- Establish positive patient identification
- Assure patient comfort and safety
- Achieve Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals
- Comply with HIPAA requirements
- Improve the efficiency of your admissions and clinical staff
- Reduce patient charging errors
Laser Wristbands and Labels
Utilize our laser wristbands and labels to establish positive patient identification from point of admission through discharge. They are:
- Gentle, flexible, latex and PVC free for optimal patient comfort
- Adhesive closure for easy,”Peel-and-Apply” application
- No clasps to irritate delicate skin
- No fold-over laminate to obscure print or harbor bacteria
- Durable to withstand heat, moisture, tears, alcohol
- Smooth surface for crisp bar code and photo printing
Thermal Wristbands and Labels
We also provide wristbands and labels for both thermal direct and thermal transfer printing:
- Adult and pediatric designs in variety of colors
- Adhesive or clasp closures
- Durable, yet comfortable
- Latex-free
- High quality for bar code and graphics printing
Custom Design and Production Services
When off-the-shelf products, don’t meet your needs, we provide the design and production capability to produce custom wristbands and labels to address:
- Corporate branding and guidelines
- Wristband standardization initiatives
- Joint Commission and HIPAA requirements
- Unique clinical and patient needs
- Bar code considerations
- Printer specifications
Technology for Positive Patient Identification
Our SMARTworks® Clinical Enterprise gives you the means to automatically print patient demographics, photo and bar codes on wristbands, labels and patient documents. Compatible with the major HIS systems, it not only establishes positive patient identification at admissions and generates the entire admissions kit, but it also enables you to create additional labels and documents from anywhere in the delivery network.
- Provides accurate patient identification, reduces errors
- Supports Bedside Point of Care
- Helps assure the right patient receives the appropriate care
- Facilitates privacy, secure handling of patient information
- Satisfies Joint Commission’s # 1 Patient Safety Goal
Traditional Patient ID and Alert Wristbands
Enjoy the advantage of having a single source for all your patient wristbands, including these traditional style wristbands that are available in a variety of colors, materials, sizes and clasps:
- Color-coded alert bands to improve patient safety
- Imprinter wristbands for blue card embossers
- Write-on wristbands with fine-tip marker
- Insert wristbands with convenient pocket to insert
- Protective shield wristbands to protect PC-generated labels