Salem Hospital Reduces Use of Multiple Patient Wristbands for Better Patient Care
Multiple Wristbands, Multiple Problems
Salem Hospital in Oregon is a Magnet® designated hospital, a recognition achieved by approximately 8% of all registered hospitals in the...
Choose the Right Patient ID Wristband to Reduce Admission Times & Improve Patient Satisfaction
Why Print Durability and Assembly Time are Key Factors for Speed and Continuity of Care
Patient ID bands are used on every patient to identify...
Terrebonne General Medical Center Improves Patient Wristband Scanning with PDC
Terrebonne General Medical Center (TGMC) in Houma, Louisiana is a facility with the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. It is also recognized nationally...
Switching patient identification systems removes printer jams, saving hospital time & money
In a Jam at Check In
Fairmont Regional Medical Center is a 207 bed Joint Commission accredited hospital in Fairmont, West Virginia and the only...
5 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Patient ID Wristband System
Positive patient identification is the foundation for patient safety. Every patient, procedure, and department relies upon the patient's wristband to accurately identify the patient....
Joint Commission Issues New Requirement for Distinct Naming Conventions for Newborn Identification
It’s understood that misidentifying newborns can lead to very serious errors, such as, administering the wrong blood products or even sending the wrong infant to surgery. In...
Thermal vs. Laser Patient ID Wristbands Printing: A Critical Component of the EMR
Technology has transformed healthcare. From mobile monitoring devices in telemedicine to advanced imaging equipment, technology advances continue to improve efficiency, communication, and patient safety....
PDC Healthcare Launches New DuraProtect™ Laser Wristbands Engineered to Deliver Greater Durability at a...
Valencia, CA (November 29, 2017) – PDC Healthcare, a global leader of innovative identification and patient safety solutions, announced today the launch of DuraProtect™,...
PDC Healthcare Helps Design Wristband to Aid Infant Immunizations Globally in Underserved Populations
PDC Healthcare, the global leader in ID solutions, is honored to be participating in a global health initiative designed to make a significant impact...
Bar Coding: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3
Healthcare professionals are constantly searching for ways to incorporate new technologies and protocols that help improve patient safety. When a patient is admitted into a...
