Patient safety and efficient healthcare delivery has never mattered more.

A unique patient identification solution using printed RFID tagged or barcoded wristbands and digital photo identification that integrates with key hospital care systems to mistake proof identification and track a patient from admission to discharge.

The Problem

• Lack of standardized and systematic identification process;
• Patients mismatched against their care needs;
• Creates frustration for staff;
• Reduced efficiency in patient care as no interoperability with other key hospital care systems;
• No way to effectively track and cost the patient's journey.

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The Solution

• A patient identification solution, using patented RFID or barcoded wristbands as well as digital photo identification that is fast and easy to use.
• Provides standardised identification of patients, allowing healthcare staff to match them to their care, treatment and records.
• On admission a patient has their ID, demographic information checked, a digital photograph taken and an RFID or barcoded wristband printed that links patient directly to the stored electronic patient record.
• The system is fully compatible with all other systems through the HL7 messaging engine.
• This solution can be procured via a Catalist Framework Agreement – Click here for details
• Click here for SCC Platimum Support Service solution

1.  

   On admission patient details (from PAS) are checked and digital photograph taken to confirm ID

2. Step 2
   

   RFID or barcoded wristband printed so patient ID can be instantly confirmed at all points of care
3. Step 3
   

   Patient wristband can be scanned at any 'care' location and linked directly to other hospital systems

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The Benefit

• Meets NPSA SPN24 mandate, providing fast and easy printed wristband solution.
• Combination of RFID and digital photograph creates a robust system of matching right patient with right care.
• Reduces potential litigation and in-patient on costs due to patient mis-identification.
• A single system solution capable of interacting with all other software systems.ie. Safe Surgery system, e-prescribing, PACS, Theatre management, bed management and Blood transfusions.
• Increase hospital efficiency through the ability to electronically track ALL patients through their hospital journey and provide a platform to accurately cost all activities.

What makes Safe Patient Tracking the best solution?

SAFE:

Electronic, printed wristband and digital photograph: a robust system matching patient with care.

IMMEDIATE:

Patient ID instantly available to healthcare practitioners at the point of care.

CONNECTED:

Integrates with other hospital clinical and administration systems i.e. Safe Surgery System, e-prescribing, theatre management, bed management and blood transfusion management.

EFFICIENT:

Electronically tracking every patient improves bed management and hospital efficiency: a platform to accurately cost all activities.

VERSATILE:

Valuable anywhere a patient is admitted, diagnosed or treated.

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