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Patient identification

Who are you? What's your date of birth? No, we’re not suffering from memory loss. Our healthcare providers systematically ask for your name and date of birth. This is how we ensure at every critical step that you receive the care intended for you. Learn more about bedside scanning, time-outs, and proper identification.

Identification wristband

Wear your identification wristband throughout your hospital stay. If it should come off for any reason, ask your nurse for a new wristband. Check that all the information on the wristband is correct.

Bedside scanning: safe medication administration

Before administering medication, we scan the barcode on the medication and the barcode on your identification wristband. The scanned medications are then automatically checked against the electronic medical prescription and for potential interactions with other medications you are receiving.

Checks during surgical procedures

Before any procedure, healthcare providers perform a series of checks to ensure you receive the correct surgery. For example, during operations, a marking will be made on the surgical site. Learn more about this time-out procedure.
Last edit: 7 december 2024