5 Ways a Hospital IT Department can Improve Patient Safety
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Technology is always on the march, and new innovations can greatly benefit hospitals concerned about patient safety. Presented here are five things a hospital should look into when it comes to monitoring and increasing overall security.
1: Bar Coded Patient Wrist Bands
A very simple and inexpensive way to enhance security and prevent accidents is by using bar coded wrist bands. These wrist bands combine IT and patient safety by presenting easily-scannable objects that can access large patient databases. Bar coded wrist bands confirm the identity on the patient, provide a safe and reliable process for medication administration, and provide information needed at bedside.