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Identity Procedure
The Basics of Patient Identification
Numerical Order | Procedure |
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1 Procedure | Patient identification involves at least 3 steps. |
2 Procedure | "Sir, please a . state and b. spell your full name and c. dob" Do not ask yes/no questions. |
3 Procedure | Compare with info on patient's ID band or document alternative ID such as government issued photo ID. |
4 Procedure | For a child, nurse/parent confirmation is accepted. |
5 Procedure | Confirm information with lab labels and/or requisitions |
6 Procedure | If all 3 Identification steps match, proceed with the procedure. |
7 Procedure | Documentary the dietary facts, if necessary. |
8 Ask Pertinent Questions | Have you been fasting? |
9 Ask Pertinent Questions | Do you have a latex allergy? |
10 Ask Pertinent Questions | Do you have a preferred site? |
11 Ask Pertinent Questions | Have you had a fistula? |
12 Ask Pertinent Questions | Have you had a mastectomy? |
13 Ask Pertinent Questions | Have you ever fainted? |