The patient ID wristband as an identification method has been proof for improved safety processes for over a decade now. With the use of barcode wristband, it is easy to maintain an error-free record. This used to be a laborious and often inaccurate process before the implementation of the barcode band. Carelessness in information inputs can be harmful if the patient is not provided with the barcode wristband or if the patient’s ID wristband does not contain accurate information for identification.The patient ID wristband can hold the following information:

• Patient name
• An assigned medical record number (ID number)
• Patient’s Date of Birth
• Contact details
• Photograph
• Social security number
• Medical history
• Details of all possible allergies
• Administered medication
• Medication dosage
• Assigned medical head and team
• Details of surgeries, etc.