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In a busy hospital environment, patient identification errors can occur. These errors, sometimes caused by similar names or medical conditions, can have serious consequences, ranging from incorrect treatments to delays in care. These situations can be avoided with the right tools and practices.

Incorrect identification can lead to errors in medical records, loss of valuable staff time, costs for hospitals and, above all, potentially irreversible damage to patients. Here are four essential ways to reduce these risks and optimise hospital operations.

In the hospital sector, efficiency, safety and convenience are top priorities. The devices often used to meet these needs are reel badge holders, also known as "yoyos" or "reel zips", and badge holders, which play an essential role. These accessories are especially suitable for healthcare professionals who require quick access to their ID badges and need to keep them secure. Find out how these products offered by PDC Healthcare improve the daily lives of hospital workers and deliver optimum access management.

In the hospital sector, safety, efficiency and organisation are crucial to the smooth running of healthcare centres. Rapid and accurate identification of patients, staff and visitors has become essential, especially in the current context of pandemics and heightened health regulations. ID card printers play a crucial role. Magicard printers, renowned for their performance and reliability, offer tailor-made solutions to meet the specific needs of the medical sector.

RFID technology is increasingly present in a wide range of sectors, from retail to industry and leisure. But did you know that it’s now an essential part of hospital management? RFID technology can be very useful as it improves traceability, automates logistical processes, reduces medical errors and optimises workflows, leading to more efficient management of medical resources.

In a busy department like A&E, it's essential to have an efficient identification system in place. Our identification products can help you efficiently identify your patients and set up a priority system for access to treatment. Our triage wristbands help you quickly identify patients who need immediate attention, ensuring they receive the right treatment, in the right place, with the appropriate urgency. Patients are triaged by clinical need rather than by order of arrival, to prioritise access to treatment.

Wristbands are essential in certain sectors. Identification wristbands are most often used in the hospital sector. When a patient is admitted to hospital, a wristband is often used to identify them. This wristband is then worn by the patient throughout their stay in hospital.

Our barcode scanners offer a complete solution for improving patient safety, healthcare efficiency and the availability of hospital equipment. Our high-quality barcode scanners will help you set up a reliable identification system to prevent medical errors.

We are committed to protecting healthcare workers and have developed products specifically for safe use in hospitals and other healthcare centres by doctors, nurses and auxiliary staff

Efficacy. Precision. Patient safety.

Unfortunately, medical errors are still all too common. To reduce these errors, PDC has developed thermal solutions to identify patients throughout their stay in hospital. On admission to hospital, it’s essential to identify each patient and match them to the correct treatment, sample, test and procedure, to obtain the best results. A wristband tailored to your needs can determine the success or failure of your patient identification system. Don't put your patients' safety at risk by using inferior identification products or products not intended for use in healthcare.

We have developed a range of thermal products specifically designed to meet the needs of hospitals and healthcare centres.

Healthcare visitor management has the difficult task of screening and identifying approved visitors, keeping unwanted visitors out of complex building structures, and monitoring and controlling visitor access within a facility. It has to strike the difficult balance between welcoming visitors in a positive manner and providing a safe and secure environment for staff, patients, and other visitors.

This is a challenge but PDC is ready to help with its over 60 years experience. Our systems and solutions provide a convenient and customizable safeguard for your people and property, record who is on your premises, and provide a pleasant visitor experience for your guests.