Wristband and laser labels Credit: Astroid

This Accessory is Vital

Even before they’re bathed and swaddled for the very first time, newborns receive their first accessory — a barcoded band on their wrist or ankle — and moms receive one to match. Like an umbilical cord outside the womb, this vital piece of information ties the two together and helps providers avoid mix-ups in the nursery. But the importance of that barcode goes well beyond the band.

 

Save time and improve accuracy by printing a barcoded wristband and 20 matching labels on a single sheet for immediate use on charts, specimen tubes, medication and all items associated with the pair. 

 

While bands help ensure babies and mothers are correctly identified before receiving any kind of treatment, matching labels are an equally important part of the labor and delivery plan. Together with barcode medication administration, they can significantly reduce the risk for miscommunication that can lead to medication error and jeopardize patient safety.

 

Click the link to learn more about this all-in-one identification solution (and likely keepsake) for mom and baby throughout their stay!