Qu-042258 Positive patient identification and arm band safety
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Quiz
Credit
No
Description
Accurate patient identification is a core safety requirement supported by The Joint Commission National ... show more
Accurate patient identification is a core safety requirement supported by The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals and aligns with recommendations from the World Health Organization for preventing patient harm. Arm bands are a critical component of safe medication administration, blood product verification, specimen collection, and procedural verification. show less
Objectives
- Describe the purpose of patient identification arm bands in preventing medical errors
- Identify the required placement of patient identification arm bands according to hospital policy.
- List at least three potential safety risks associated with failure to secure arm bands to the patient
Fees
Free
Faculty
Soumya Xavier
Organization
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center