2009 Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goal – Identify Patients Correctly The Joint Commission’s #1 goal for 2009 is to improve the accuracy of patient identification. The goal includes using at least two identifiers when providing patient care, treatment and services. Errors occur in all stages of diagnosis and treatment and that is why the Joint Commission has targeted improving patient identification as their #1 goal. This goal is designed to reliably identify the patient and to match the right treatment to the right patient. What better way to meet this most important Joint Commission goal than to add a barcode to your patient identification wristbands. By adding a barcode, you have met the Joint Commission’s #1 patient safety goal. Why Implement Barcoded Wristbands? Healthcare facilities have implemented barcode identification wristbands because they are proven to help reduce errors. Barcode identification wristbands are easy-to-use and extremely accurate. • Print a barcode using your existing printers • Barcodes are proven to reduce errors and improve patient safety • Easy-to-use and extremely accurate Barcode Printing Options Made Simple There are two methods, thermal and laser, in which to print your barcode identification wristbands. Thermal barcode patient identification wristbands are printed using a small thermal printer. The benefits of a thermal printed wristband include: • Clear crisp durable barcode • Print on demand • No need for ink or ribbons • Low cost of use Laser barcode patient identification wristbands are printed using a laser printer. The benefits of a laser printed wristband include: • Print on demand • Utilize existing laser printers • Over laminate to protect patient data St. John is the leader in positive patient identification and your complete source for barcode patient identification solutions. COLOR-CODE ALERT STANDARDIZATION When safety meets technology, you’re ready to add a barcode. Consolidate Your Admit and Alert Wristbands “In-A-Snap ® ” Communicate multiple alerts on a single consolidated wristband easily and effectively with In-A-Snap ® unique interleaving design. This proprietary product reduces confusion associated with multiple wristbands and allows you to quickly and easily communicate patient’s special needs. In-A-Snap ® complies with state color-code standardization taking place throughout the USA by combining both words and colors. In-A-Snap ® color-coded alert clasps work with all Conf-ID-ent ™ clasp closure wristbands from St. John. • Variety of stock colors and imprints • Combines both words and colors to meet state color-code standardization efforts • Available exclusively from St. John • Latex and phthalate-free • Customization available ONLINE: www.stjohninc.com • www.patientIDexpert.com PHONE: 800.435.4242 • FAX: 800.321.4409 • EDI: via Global Healthcare Exchange ™ (GHX) GHX is a trademark of Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC. All trade names referenced are the service mark, trademark or registered trademark of the respective manufacturer. 907-B1 Join the standardization efforts today and log onto www.patientIDexpert.com to learn more about the standardization efforts in your state. Tamper-evident Alert Labels Consolidate multiple alerts on a single adhesive closure wristband easily and effectively with tamper-evident alert labels. Tamper-evident alert labels comply with state color-code standardization efforts by combining both words and colors. • Tamper-evident security slits prevent tampering • Synthetic label is long lasting and durable • Available in sheets or rolls • Combines both words and colors to meet state color-code standardization efforts • Increase patient comfort and safety • Latex and phthalate-free DNR LIMB ALERT LATEX ALLERGY EXTREMITY RESTRICTED DNR Alert Wristbands comply with color-code standardization Color-code alert wristbands are an increasingly popular method for reducing medical errors and increasing patient safety. Alert wristbands identify unique medical conditions and assist staff members to quickly identify and treat any situation. Alert wristbands from St. John comply with state color-code standardization efforts by combining both words and colors. St. John has a wide variety of alert wristbands and will be happy to customize one for you. • Variety of stock colors and imprints • Combines both words and colors to meet state color-code standardization efforts • Latex and phthalate-free • Customization available FALL RISK RESTRICTED EXTREMITY LATEX ALLERGY ALLERGY RESTRICTED EXTREMITY LATEX ALLERGY FALL RISK DNR DNR ® ALLERGY U.S. Patent No. 7,631,449
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2009 Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goal – Identify Patients CorrectlyThe Joint Commission’s #1 goal for 2009 is to improve the accuracy of patient identification. The goal includes using at least two identifiers when providing patient care, treatment and services.
Errors occur in all stages of diagnosis and treatment and that is why the Joint Commission has targeted improving patient identification as their #1 goal. This goal is designed to reliably identify the patient and to match the right treatment to the right patient. What better way to meet this most important Joint Commission goal than to add a barcode to your patient identification wristbands. By adding a barcode, you have met the Joint Commission’s #1 patient safety goal.
Why Implement Barcoded Wristbands?Healthcare facilities have implemented barcode identification wristbands because they are proven to help reduce errors. Barcode identification wristbands are easy-to-use and extremely accurate.
• Print a barcode using your existing printers• Barcodes are proven to reduce errors and improve
patient safety
• Easy-to-use and extremely accurate
Barcode Printing Options Made SimpleThere are two methods, thermal and laser, in which to print your barcode identification wristbands. Thermal barcode patient identification wristbands are printed using a small thermal printer.
The benefits of a thermal printed wristband include: • Clear crisp durable barcode • Print on demand • No need for ink or ribbons • Low cost of use
Laser barcode patient identification wristbands are printed using a laser printer.
The benefits of a laser printed wristband include:• Print on demand• Utilize existing laser printers• Over laminate to protect patient data
St. John is the leader in positive patient identification and your complete source for
barcode patient identification solutions.
C O L O R - C O D E A L E R T S T A N D A R D I Z A T I O N When safety meets technology, you’re ready to add a barcode.Consolidate Your Admit and Alert Wristbands “In-A-Snap®”Communicate multiple alerts on a single consolidated wristband easily and effectively with In-A-Snap® unique interleaving design. This proprietary product reduces confusion associated with multiple wristbands and allows you to quickly and easily communicate patient’s special needs. In-A-Snap® complies with state color-code standardization taking place throughout the USA by combining both words and colors. In-A-Snap® color-coded alert clasps work with all Conf-ID-ent™ clasp closure wristbands from St. John.
• Variety of stock colors and imprints• Combines both words and colors to meet
state color-code standardization efforts• Available exclusively from St. John• Latex and phthalate-free• Customization available
ONLINE: www.stjohninc.com • www.patientIDexpert.com
PHONE: 800.435.4242 • FAX: 800.321.4409 • EDI: via Global Healthcare Exchange™ (GHX)GHX is a trademark of Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC. All trade names referenced are the service mark, trademark or registered trademark of the respective manufacturer. 907-B1
Join the standardization efforts today and log onto www.patientIDexpert.com to learn more about the standardization efforts in your state.
Tamper-evident Alert LabelsConsolidate multiple alerts on a single adhesive closure wristband easily and effectively with tamper-evident alert labels. Tamper-evident alert labels comply with state color-code standardization efforts by combining both words and colors.
• Tamper-evident security slits prevent tampering• Synthetic label is long lasting and durable• Available in sheets or rolls • Combines both words and colors to meet state
color-code standardization efforts • Increase patient comfort and safety• Latex and phthalate-free
DNR LIMB ALERT
LATEX ALLERGY EXTREMITYRESTRICTEDDNR
Alert Wristbands comply with color-code standardizationColor-code alert wristbands are an increasingly popular method for reducing medical errors and increasing patient safety. Alert wristbands identify unique medical conditions and assist staff members to quickly identify and treat any situation. Alert wristbands from St. John comply with state color-code standardization efforts by combining both words and colors. St. John has a wide variety of alert wristbands and will be happy to customize one for you.
• Variety of stock colors and imprints
• Combines both words and colors to meet state color-code standardization efforts
• Latex and phthalate-free• Customization availableFALL RISK
RESTRICTED EXTREMITY
LATEX ALLERGY
ALLERGY
RESTRICTEDEXTREMITY
LATEXALLERGYFALL RISK
DNR
DNR
®
ALLERGY
U.S. Patent No. 7,631,449
Conf-ID-ent™ Laminating Shield Style WristbandsLaminating shield style wristbands are Ideal for barcoding. Featuring a clear anti-glare laminating shield that provides protection for laser or thermal labels. The anti-glare shield is ideal for barcode scanning providing excellent first time read rates.
• Ideal for barcoding• Clear anti-glare shield protects
patient data and forms a barrier that resists fluid penetration
• Tamperproof clasp closure• Available in a variety of colors
and sizes• Supports text, barcodes and graphics• Latex and phthalate-free
Easy-to-use laminating shield!Step 1: Fold shield back from wristband.Step 2: Apply label to the wristband.
Step 3: Peel white liner away from shield.Step 4: Apply shield over label.
Laminating shield protects patient information.
Adult/Pediatric
Infant
Adult
Conf-ID-ent™ Thermal WristbandsDirect thermal patient identification wristbands are the most durable barcode wristbands available as this technology uses heat to burn the image into the surface of the wristband and does not require a laminate to protect patient information. Thermal barcode technology allows you to achieve the finest lines required for accurate barcode printing and scanning and are less costly and easier to assemble then the traditional laser wristband.
Call 800-435-4242 for more information and free samples of our barcodable patient identification products. Or visit our website at
www.patientIDexpert.com to learn more about our patient identification products.
GHX is a trademark of Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC. All trade names referenced are the service mark, trademark or registered trademark of the respective manufacturer.
T H E R M A L P R I N T I N G O P T I O N S
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Conf-ID-ent™ Laser Wristbands and Chart LabelsThe St. John Companies offers the largest selection of laser wristband and chart labels available. Our options include tamper-evident closure, holes drilled for filing, color borders and wristband only sheets. Laser wristbands and chart labels support text, barcodes and graphics.
• Ideal for barcoding• Clear anti-glare shield protects
patient data and forms a barrier that resists fluid penetration
• Optional colors and layouts• Optional tamper-evident closure • Optional pre-drilled filing holes• Optional wristband only sheets• Supports text, barcodes and
graphics• Latex and phthalate-free
Pa t i e n t I d e n t i f i c a t i o n S y s t e m
Conf entID ™
Reorder: Call (800) 435-4242
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• Laser printable wristbands
• Available in a variety of layouts
Adhesive Closure
Clasp Closure
Clasp Closure — Pediatric
• Ideal for barcoding – Supports text and barcodes
• Durable – Alcohol, soap and water-resistant
• Tamperproof or tamper-evident closure• Available in a variety of colors• Latex and phthalate-free
A thermal wristband is:
L A S E R P R I N T I N G O P T I O N S
Conf-ID-ent™ Wristbands and Thermal Label SystemLightweight polyester wristbands for superior patient comfort are combined with synthetic thermal labels for longevity and durability. The synthetic thermal label, with tamper-evident security slits, permanently bonds to the white surface of the wristband and withstands fluid penetration. The security slits prevent tampering.
A wristband and thermal label system is:• Ideal for barcoding – Supports text and barcodes• Comfortable – Lightweight wristband provides superior patient comfort• Durable – Alcohol, soap and water-resistant• Tamperproof clasp closure • Tamper-evident label
features security slits • Ideal for bonding label to the
surface of the wristband• Available in a variety of colors and sizes• Latex and phthalate-free
Tamper-evident security slits.
In-A-Snap® alert clasps can be used with any St. John clasp closure wristband.
In-A-Snap® alert clasps can be used with any St. John clasp closure wristband.
Conf-ID-ent™ Alert Labels can be used with any adhesive closure wristband.
In-A-Snap® alert clasps can be used with any St. John clasp closure wristband.
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