A key priority of any healthcare organisation is to maintain the highest levels of patient safety. Medical errors are more common than they need to be, with handwritten medical notes a risk to correct patient ID.

FACT: Around 23% of EU citizens have been affected by medical error

In this short guide, we highlight five key ways to ensure positive patient identification. Using today's barcoding technology enables healthcare professionals to mitigate the risks of patient misidentification with printed medical wristbands- our guide shows you how.

Barcoded Wristbands:

• Reduce the risks of misidentification and keep patients safe from harm

• Help staff in healthcare settings to ensure accurate medical ID and save administrative time

Zebra provides a range of healthcare solutions to help reduce hospital errors and support electronic medical records (EMR). Find out more about ensuring higher levels of patient safety with accurate medical ID now.