Standardising wristbands improves patient safety

By admin | January 26, 2009

The NPSA released their long awaited document on wristbanding patients in 2007.
On publication the NPSA said “Wristbands are used to identify hospital inpatients. Over the 12 month period February 2006 to January 2007, the NPSA received 24,382 reports of patients being mismatched to their care. It is estimated that more than 2,900 of these patient identification incidents related to wristbands and their use.”

click here to download the report or for a more detail visit the NPSA website

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  • NHS Supply Chain helps hospitals choose “which band is best”

    In response to the NPSA safety alert on NHS identification bracelets the NHS Supply chain has created an evaluation sheet designed to aid hospitals when deciding on the correct wristband. The evaluation covers the practicalities of the band, comfort, how long it lasted, ease of use and whether it was resistant to alcohol, soaps and water.

    Click here for a copy of the evaluation form