Failing to associate the right patient with the appropriate action, referred to as wrong-patient errors, is a prevalent occurrence with potentially fatal consequences, according to a report from the ...

Constant identity assurance via behavioral signals or biometrics ensures continuous validation of identity instead of relying ...

Researchers have concluded photo identification in EHRs could help mitigate the risk of providing unintended care to the wrong patient, according to a study published in Pediatrics. Read the full ...

The first core area involved improving the medical center's culture and systems for using unique patient identifiers and wristbands. In 2003, the medical center launched initiatives to identify ...

Author: Dr. Sean Kelly, MD, Chief Medical Officer and VP Customer Strategy, Healthcare at Imprivata and Attending physician, Beth Israel Lahey Health, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, ...

Wrong-site erros have been linked to failure to perform a “time out” prior to surgery Despite the institution of the Universal Protocol by the Joint Committee, which were designed to prevent ...