2.4.22 Identification of patients Estimated reading: 1 minute 25 views Authors Aim and purpose To avoid patient mix-ups, a secure procedure for identifying patients must be introduced. At least two identifiers should be used for identification, e.g. name, date of birth, a wristband with a barcode or similar. The procedure applies to all areas and is carried out before every medical procedure such as cannulation, blood transfusion, medication, diagnostic or therapeutic procedure, diet, radiation. Area of application Description Resources Risks Documentation Responsibility and qualification Notes and comments Applicable documents Literature Terms Attachments 2.4 Guiding the treatment - Previous 2.4.21 Suspension and resumption of treatment proceedings Next - 2.4 Guiding the treatment 2.4.23 Transmission of critical results of diagnostic findings
