Local integrated investigation pilot 1: Incorrect patient identification

From the investigation: Local integrated investigation pilot 1: Incorrect patient identification

Recommendation date:

Safety recommendation

HSIB recommends that the Acute Trust explores the barriers to checking three identifiers when confirming a patient’s identification for their wristband, and takes appropriate action.

Response:

The Acute Trust responded to this safety recommendation and described their following actions:

  • The Emergency Department will review practices, patient information sources and department layout to resolve the barriers to checking three patient identifiers when applying name bands.
  • If required by the above review, the Trust will review data items printed on the identification band and modify these to support the identify checking process.
  • Local reinforcing of the Trust’s identification policy.

Response received on 25 February 2022.

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