YOGYAKARTA - Have you ever seen a patient in the hospital wearing a purple bracelet? This bracelet is not just an accessory, but has a very important meaning in the medical world. So, what does a purple bracelet mean to the patient?
This article will thoroughly explore what the real meaning behind the purple bracelet means and why the color is so important.
Reporting from the US Food and Drugs Administration, the use of purple bracelets in patients began in 2008, when the American Hospital Association (AHA) asked all hospitals to consider standardizing the color of patient identification bracelets.
The use of color on the patient's bracelet is an effort to improve safety, with the following specific meaning:
Thus, purple bracelets worn by patients are a sign that they have chosen not to undergo resuscitation procedures if their health condition worsens.
This decision, often referred to as DNR (Do Not Resuscitate), is the result of discussions between the patient and his family. With this bracelet, medical officers can understand and respect the patient's choice.
The FDA realized that a purple hospital bracelet was given to patients in many health care arrangements to sign DNR status. The FDA also realizes other purple bracelets may have different meanings.
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Reporting from the Trenggalek Hospital page, the patient identity bracelet plays a crucial role as a unique marker for every individual undergoing treatment. This bracelet generally contains important information such as full name, date of birth, and patient medical record number.
The main purpose of using identity bracelets is to prevent patient identification errors. These kinds of errors can be fatal, such as incorrect drug administration, inappropriate medical procedures, or even infant exchanges.
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For this reason, with the identity bracelet, health workers can ensure that every medical action taken is given to the right patient.
The following are some of the reasons for the importance of identity bracelets on hospital patients:
Every medical procedure, ranging from administration of drugs to surgery, requires certainty of the patient's identity. Identity bracelets ensure that the actions taken are in accordance with the patient's conditions and needs.
With accurate identification, the risk of medical accidents can be minimized. Patients will feel safer because they believe they are receiving proper treatment.
Identity bracelets help the medical team in managing patient information efficiently. The information listed on the bracelet can be accessed quickly, making it easier to provide treatment.
The use of identity bracelets is a form of commitment to health facilities in providing quality and safe services for patients.
The patient identity bracelet is generally removed after the patient is declared cured and allowed to go home. The process of releasing the identity bracelet must be carried out carefully and properly recorded.
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