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Mistake-Proofing the Design of Health Care Processes

Figure 5.73. Wristbands can contain color photos, symbols, and other patient information

Photograph of patient identification wristbands. Wristbands can contain color photos, symbols, and other patient information.

Source: ©2005 Endor ID. Used with permission

Figure 5.74. A patient wearing multiple hospital wristbands

Photograph of the wrist of a patient wearing multiple hospital wristbands.

Figure 5.75. A patient's medical records can be stored in this wristband

Photograph of the wrist of a patient wearing single wristband. A patient's medical records can be stored in this wristband.

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