PATIENT IDENTIFICATION

PATIENT IDENTIFICATION

PATIENT ID PRODUCTS DB Health has been the exclusive distributor of the Precision Dynamics Corporation range of healthcare identification bands in Australia since the early 1960s. Precision Dynamics Corporation has been the number one choice in patient identification wristbands since 1956. They are widely acknowledged as the industry leader in range, quality and innovation. PDC created the first single-piece patient ID wristband, which has since been the system of choice for hospitals worldwide. They have also been the industry pioneers having developed the first bar code wristband system, the first Smart Band RFID wristband solution, and most recently the DuraPrint plastic band that is printed in standard laser printers. PDC is committed to 100% quality in service, design and manufacturing and this is substantiated by their ISO9001:2000 and ISO13485:2003 certifications at its main facility in San Fernando, California in the USA. DB Health offer the full range of PDC wristband solutions to assist Australian clinicians in ensuring each patient can be identified clearly and efficiently in complete safety. There is an identification band to suit all technologies and processes just ask us! All Registered Trade Marks shown in this document belong to Precision Dynamics Corporation unless otherwise specified

» Bar Code ID Bands p. 4 NEW! NEW! Duraprint Print On Demand Bands & Tags - ContourBand Direct Thermal - CompuBand Direct Thermal - ScanBand Adhesive Closure - Precision Bar Code Tags Label Bands - Sentry LabelBand - Short Stay RFID Wristband Solutions ( Radio Frequency IDentification)» Imprinter Bands & Write-On Bands p. 10 Imprinter Bands - Sentry SuperBand - Speedi Print (Infant) Write-On & Short Stay Bands - Sentry SuperBand - Short Stay Band Neonatal Wristband - Precision Neonatal Wristband» Insert Bands & Cards p. 12 - Safeguard Sealident - Veri-Color - Securline - Safeguard Sealident - SoftGuard» Mother-Infant Bands p. 14 - Veri-Color - Speedi-Print NEW!» Xtender Band p. 15» Short Stay Visitor Band p. 15» Safety Alert Bands p. 16» Identification Accessories p. 18» Contact Us p. 20

Bar Code ID Bands NEW! DuraPrint - No laminate overlay on wristband streamlines patient identification process improves patient comfort and scanning eliminates clumsy application, puckering and water seepage - Wristband and labels resist moisture, alcohol and hand sanitiser to preserve patient data and bar codes - Dual closure feature on wristband allows you to choose tamper-evident adhesive closure or snap closure - Duraprint X-Hole pattern allows you to print along the entire length of the band - Accepts linear and 2D bar codes - Unique sheet design makes it easier to remove labels and wristband, while helping prevent paper jams Label Sheet Product Number PD9300-00 Sheets per Box Wristband per sheet Labels per sheet 1000 1 20 Colour code tags Sheet Size Information Area Label size 4 designated as alert indicators 215mm x 279mm 88mm x 28mm 57mm x 25mm 4

Bar Code ID Bands NEW! ContourBand Direct Thermal Adult Identification Wristbands - Soft plastic band for greatest patient comfort - Identification band is easily pushed out of the supporting band frame ensuring no rough or sharp edges - No laminate overlay on wristband streamlines patient identification process improves patient comfort and scanning eliminates clumsy application, puckering and water seepage. - Wristband and labels resist moisture, alcohol and hand sanitiser to preserve patient data and bar codes - Provides high quality bar code for scanning and accurate patient ID - Supports text, linear and 2D bar codes, photos and graphics - Tamper-evident adhesive closure Product Number Information Area Bands Length Core Size Bands per Box Adult PD8596-** 75mm L x 26mm H 291mm 38mm 400 11 16 Red Product Number Information Area Bands Length Core Size Bands per Box Infant PD7701-** 40mm L x 17mm H 200mm 38mm 400 11 Snuggy Bear (49) 5

Bar Code ID Bands CompuBand Direct Thermal - Print in seconds through direct thermal printers, which activate a heat-sensitive thermal coating under the band s protective surface - Durable, strong, lightweight and comfortable - New Soft CompuBand features softer material. Ideal for patients with sensitive skin, including babies and the elderly - Provides high quality bar codes for scanning and accurate patient ID - Supports text, linear and 2D bar codes, photos and graphics - Tamperproof, secure snap closure CompuBand Adult Direct Thermal - New Soft CompuBand features softer material on 7041S, 7043S and 7049S - Also available in 25mm core. - Use with Single Post Snap Product Number Information Area Bands Width Core Size Outer Ø Bands per Roll PD7041- ** 102mm L x 29mm H 29mm 38mm 167mm 500 11 16 Red ScanBand Adult Direct Thermal Adhesive Closure - Provides high quality bar code for scanning and accurate patient ID - Supports text, linear and 2D bar codes, photos and graphics - Tamper-evident adhesive closure 11 16 Red Product Number Information Area Bands Width Core Size Outer Ø Bands per Roll Adult PD7042- ** 117mm L x 28mm H 28mm 38mm 140mm 500 Adult/ Paediatric PD7022- ** 117mm L x 19mm H 19mm 38mm 140mm 500 6

Bar Code ID Bands Short Stay LabelBand - Clear adhesive shield provides optimal protection from solvents for accurate bar code scanning - Tough Tyvek construction is water-resistant, durable and strong, yet lightweight and comfortable - Soft, smooth, non-abrasive material - Non-transferable, tamper evident adhesive closure - Support text, linear and 2D bar codes photos and graphics - Information Area: 85mm L x 25mm H - Max Label: 80mm x 22mm - 1000 Bands per Box PD3080- ** 11 13 Blue 14 16 17 22 Yellow Red Orange Kelly Green Precision Bar Code Tags - Provide a flat surface for best bar code scanning results, eliminating curvature issues - Eliminate the need of extra wristbands for added patient information - Accommodate most printers with Wound In or Wound Out option - Thread easily on patient wristbands for positive patient identification - Compatible with PDC s Snugfit and VeriColour Mother/Infant styles as well as any other bands up to 12mm wide Product Number Information Area Core Size Tags per Roll Rolls per Box Wind PD7610-11 28mm L x 15mm H 38mm 500 2 In Tyvek is a DuPont registered trademark. 7

Bar Code ID Bands Sentry LabelBand Security & Safety - Non-transferable, secure, plastic snap provides maximum security Scanability & Functionality - Media support text, linear and 2D bar codes, photos and graphics - Clear adhesive shield provides optimal protection from solvents for accurate and repeatable bar code scanning - Large labels area accommodates both laser and thermal labels Comfort & Quality - Soft, smooth, non-abrasive material - Water-resistant, durable and strong, yet lightweight and comfortable Product Number Information Area Max Label Bands per Box Adult PD5080 ** 88mm L x 31mm H 86mm x 27mm 500 11 13 14 16 17 22 23 Blue Yellow Red Orange Kelly Purple Green Adult /Paediatric PD5090 ** 60mm L x 31mm H 52mm x 25mm 500 11 16 Red 8

RFID /Bar Code Bands PDC Smart Band RFID System What is RFID? RFID stands for Radio Frequency IDentification, an automatic identification technology that uses radio waves to transfer digital information between a tag and reader. PDC Smart Band RFID System provides non-transferable Positive Patient Identification, which can help save lives and money through reduced medical errors and increased patient safety. Benefits of PDC RFID Solutions include: - Help improve system efficiency, tracking, and communication, while preventing data entry and collection errors - Help ensure that the Five Rights of Medication Safety are achieved, facilitating real-time confirmation of the right patient, drug, dose, route, and time - Read/write electronic storage technology allows for data transfer to and from host systems and data storage - Yield larger memory capacities and reading ranges, and faster processing than bar codes - Unlike bar code, RFID s non-line-of-sight data transmission can be read through and around the human body, clothing, bed coverings, and non-metallic materials. Smart Band Wristbands can be programmed and printed on demand by direct thermal or thermal transfer printers/programmer. Smart ScanBand Featuring a secure and tamper-evident adhesive closure, computer-generated Smart ScanBand can be simultaneously printed with bar code information and programmed with RFID information on demand at a frequency of 13.56 MHz. Product Number Bands Width Core Size Outer Ø Bands per Box PD7070E- ** 30mm 38mm 120mm 125 11 16 Red 9

Imprinter Bands & Sentry SuperBand - Lightweight non-stretch polyester - Snap closure - Special ClearImage surface protects handwritten and embossed information - Water-resistant - Custom printing available upon request Product Number Information Area Bands/Box Adult PD5040 ** 90mm L x 25mm H 500 13 11 14 15 16 Blue Yellow Green 17 23 Red Orange Purple Infant PD510 ** 11 12 18 Pink Light blue Speedi-Print (Infant) - Soft vinyl - Snap Closure - Special ClearImage surface protects handwritten and embossed information - Information Area: 57mm L x 19mm H - 250 Bands per Box Sentry SuperBand - Lightweight non-stretch polyester - Patented SecurSnap closure prevents transfer of wristbands - Custom imprinting available upon request Product Number Information Area Bands/Box PD5070 ** 66mm L x 27mm H 500 13 14 16 17 22 23 Blue Yellow Red Orange Kelly Purple Green 10

Write-On Bands Short Stay Band - Tyvek material with tamper-evident, adhesive closure - Ideal for day only admissions and procedure - Information Area: 89mm L x 25mm H - 1000 Bands per Box PD3000 ** 11 13 14 16 17 22 Blue Yellow Red Orange Kelly Green Precision Neonatal Wristband The Precision Neonatal Wristband helps meet the special needs of patients in the Labor & Delivery and NICU Departments. Available in two sizes, this moveable ID band offers newborns and preemies the highest quality, convenience, and comfort. - Constructed of soft, comfortable foam - Secures with hook & loop Velcro style closure - No cutting necessary - Blank ID panel accepts handwritten information or label (up to) 66mm - Easily repositioned on wrist or ankle to accommodate IV site changes - Ensures ID band is present on limb instead of taped to incubator, guaranteeing positive patient identification All PDC wristbands are latex-free PD534-11 Information Area 66mm L x 25mm H 12 Bands per Box PD524-11 Tyvek is a DuPont registered trademark. 11

Insert Bands & Cards Veri-Color - Soft vinyl - Snap Closure - Insert cards are included Product Number Information Area Bands per Box Adult PD140 ** 88mm L x 22mm H 250 10 11 15 16 Clear Green Red Adult/Paediatric PD120 ** 62mm L x 22mm H 250 10 11 12 15 16 18 Clear Pink Green Red Light blue Product Number Information Area Bands per Box Infant PD110 ** 54mm L x 16mm H 250 10 11 12 18 Clear Pink Light blue 12

Insert Bands & Cards Safeguard Sealident - Tri-laminate material - Adhesive closure - Water-resistant Sealident pocket - Insert cards are included Product Number Information Area Bands per Box Adult PD841 ** 78mm L x 18mm H 250 11 13 14 15 16 Blue Yellow Green Red 17 Orange Adult/Paediatric PD821 ** 53mm L x 18mm H 250 11 13 14 15 16 Blue Yellow Green Red 17 Orange Product Number Information Area Bands per Box Infant PD811 11 48mm L x 8mm H 250 Available in ONLY PD190 10 Available in clear ONLY SoftGuard - Soft tubular design - Will not scratch delicate skin - Insert cards are included - Information Area: 165mm L x 8mm H - 50 bands per box - Insert Cards per Box:160 (64 white, 32 pink, 32 blue, 32 green) 13

Mother-Infant Bands Veri-Color - Soft vinyl insert style bands - Snap Closure - Available in 2, 3 or 4 part - Serialized with alpha-numeric characters - Insert cards are included Product Number Band Style Information Area Bands per Box QUAD-Band PD324 ** Insert 64mm L x 22mm H (Adult) 54mm L x 16mm H (Infant) 100 sets of 4 10 11 Clear TRI-Band PD320 ** Insert 64mm L x 22mm H (Adult) 54mm L x 16mm H (Infant) 100 sets of 3 12 18 Pink Light blue DUO-Band PD220 ** Insert 64mm L x 22mm H (Adult) 54mm L x 16mm H (Infant) 150 sets of 2 Speedi-Print - Soft vinyl imprinter or write-on band - Snap Closure - Available in 2, 3 or 4 part - Serialized with alpha-numeric characters Product Number Band Style Information Area Bands per Box QUAD-Band PD324S ** Imprinter 63mm L x 26mm H (Adult) 100 sets of 4 45mm L x 19mm H (Infant) 10 11 Clear TRI-Band PD320S ** Imprinter 63mm L x 26mm H (Adult) 45mm L x 19mm H (Infant) 100 sets of 3 12 18 Pink Light blue DUO-Band PD220S ** Imprinter 63mm L x 26mm H (Adult) 45mm L x 19mm H (Infant) 150 sets of 2 14

Xtender Band Xtender Band - Xtender Band snaps onto most PDC wristbands to offer up to 15cm more of length for optimum adjustability and comfort - Durable, water-resistant material - Non-transferable, secure plastic snap provides maximum security - Dimensions: 254mm L x 12mm - 250 Bands per Box PD5062 11 Available in white ONLY Short Stay Visitor Band NEW! Short Stay Visitor Band - Tyvek material with tamper-evident, adhesive closure - Band measurement: 254mm L x 25mm H - 1000 Bands per Box PD3015-** 23 24 26 Lavender Goldenrod Gray 29 Day Glow Orange 35 Aqua 67 Teal 75 Lime Tyvek is a DuPont registered trademark. 15

Safety Alert Bands Sentry SuperBand Alert Bands PDC s Sentry SuperBand Alert Bands are constructed of lightweight, non-stretch polyester with patented SecureSnap closure for maximum security. - Constructed of lightweight non-stretch polyester - Patented SecureSnap closure prevents transfer of wristbands - Extra large text provides clarification to clinicians (assisting in dim light conditions or for those who are colour blind) - Only primary and secondary colours used as indicators - 500 Bands per Box - Band length: 260mm PDP5065-16 Allergy Red PDP5065-14 Fall Risk Yellow PDP5065-12 Limb Alert Pink PDP5070-16A Allergy Red PDP5055-14 Fall Risk Yellow PDP5055-12 Limb Alert Pink 16

Safety Alert Bands SuperBand Wide - Lightweight and ultra stretch-resistant for maximum security - Waterproof - Locking plastic snap prevents transfer of wristbands - 500 Bands per Box PDP472-37 Lymphoedema Alert Hot Pink PDP470-37R Restricted Limb Hot Pink PDP470-37 Dialysis Access Hot Pink PDP470-35 Oxygen Alert Aqua Short Stay Tabless Alert Band - Tyvek material with tamper-evident, adhesive closure - Band measurement: 257mm L x 25mm H - 1000 Bands per Box PD3050-16 Allergy Red PD3050-14 Fall Risk Yellow PD3050-37 Limb Alert Hot Pink PD3050E-37 Restricted Extremities Hot Pink Tyvek is a DuPont registered trademark. 17

Identification Accessories Precisions Single Post Snaps PD8615-00 250 Snaps per pack Suitable for the CompuBand range Kleen-print Disposable foot printer - Clean & easy to print - Ink does not come into contact with baby, mother or nurse - Designed with micro-thin film which prints on any type paper stock - Newborn ID forms sold separately (see below) Product Number PD3100-00 Packaging 25/ box Newborn Identification Forms Product Number PD2010-00 Packaging 50 forms /pad 18

Using Patient Identification Bands Poor patient identification has been identified as the primary cause of many incidents and near misses in the delivery of health care in Australia and around the world. The following information may assist practitioners in the correct identification of patients upon admission to their institution. This is a series of recommendations only and is by no means comprehensive. Practitioners should consult the policies and procedures of their institution regarding the process and practice of identifying patients. 1- Identify the patient according to approved practices. 2- Select the correct identification band size, style and colour to be used according to the requirements of the patient and the policy of the institution. 3- Apply the identification information to the band while in front of the patient Ensure the information is clear and legible, especially if hand-written Ensure the 3 primary identifiers are clearly visible: Name, Date of Birth and Medical Record Number. 4- Apply the band to the dominant wrist as intravenous cannulation is often first performed on the non-dominant side Use the other wrist if intravenous therapy is already in progress Ensure one finger space underneath the band to prevent the band being too tight or too loose Apply a second band around the ankle on the same side if this is the practice in your institution. 5- Remove excess strap length for improved patient comfort. 6- Observe each shift for the following: Missing or damaged band, especially at the closure point Damaged or faded information or information field Constriction by the band due to limb swelling, etc Loose fitting of the band that may facilitate removal. Duraprint 7- Replace the identification band immediately: If the existing band is removed for any reason such as intravenous therapy or other procedure If blood or other body fluids spill onto the band. 8- Change the band weekly to maintain the legibility of the information on the band and to prevent complications such as infections. DB Health 2009. 19

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