The importance of wristbands in hospitals

In every hospital, wristbands are used for patients for the following purposes:

• Identify patients correctly, reduce confusion, display important information such as first and last name, patient ID number, date of birth
• Increase treatment safety, prevent treatment errors such as giving the wrong medication to the wrong person
• Record important data, some types can record additional information such as history of drug allergies, chronic diseases

Currently, many hospitals have changed wristbands from paper insert to plastic wristband or write-on-the-wristbands to thermal paper wristbands that can be printed from label printers to increase efficiency, increase work speed and accuracy due to the use of barcodes or QR codes

Currently, there are many types of patient wristbands, such as.

1. Adhesive wristbands are wristbands that use glue to attach to the patient's wrist.
2. Button wristbands are wristbands with a locking button to attach to the patient's wrist.
3. RFID wristbands are wristbands with RFID chips that can store patient information and can be used to identify patients without touching them.

Wristbands in hospitals

The quality of the materials of wristbands is very important. In addition to the printed information should be high quality and clear, it must also be resistant to water, alcohol or soap and not cause skin allergies. Most importantly, it must make the patient feel comfortable to wear and not cause irritation.

RICOH's thermal wristbands are made of nano-silicone material which is ultra soft, feel comfortable to wear, hypoallergenic, antibacterial, and resistant to various chemicals. They are available in both adhesive and clip types for newborns, children and adults, and Mom & Baby (3 in 1). It is certified by ISO 9001, FDA, CE Certificate, Verified by SGS.

Recommended products: Patient Identification Wristband, WRISTBAND 3IN1 Mom & Baby