Medibands & Hospital Bracelets
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UT Health Science Center Adopts Color-Coded Wristbands
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler has adopted a color-coded wristband warning system recommended by the Texas Hospital Association. Currently to denote a patient at risk of falling, one hospital might use an orange wristband while another might use a yellow wristband. The THA is urging hospitals to adopt a standardized color coding. We have adopted the... -
Color coding brings safety - Lake Regional joins growing movement to standardize patient IDs
LAKE OF THE OZARKS - Nurses and doctors will literally be given a 'red flag' the next time you are admitted into Lake Regional Health Systems if you have allergies to certain medications. The red flag is a red bracelet. Continue reading →