Wrist Bands/ID Bracelets

Year: 2007

Resolution Number: 26

Action Taken: Approved

Status:

Author(s): Dennis C. Szymanski, MD

Sponsor: Dennis C. Szymanski, MD, Berrien County

On behalf of:

Committee: E (Science & Education Affairs)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS recommend to the Michigan Health and Hospital Association and the American Hospital Association that an industry standard common patient identification wrist band be adopted and other designations also be standardized to avoid confusion and promote patient safety.

Fiscal Note: NULL

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