Associated patient care items
First Claim
1. An associated set of items for use in patient care, comprising:
- a first item for use in patient care, the first item housing a first machine readable wireless tag containing identification information; and
a second item for use in patient care, the second item housing a second machine readable wireless tag containing identification information.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for decreasing errors in patient care by ensuring correct correlation between a patient and items intended for use in care of the patient are provided. In particular, an inventive set of associated items is provided in which each of the items is labeled with related identification information contained in machine readable wireless tags attached to the items. In one configuration, an identification badge to be worn by a patient and a specimen container for holding a specimen obtained from the patient are provided, each labeled with a machine readable wireless tag. Also, a kit for use in patient care is provided which includes an associated set of items and may further include a syringe, a needle, gauze, a cleansing wipe, a bandage, a tourniquet, or a glove.
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17 Claims
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1. An associated set of items for use in patient care, comprising:
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a first item for use in patient care, the first item housing a first machine readable wireless tag containing identification information; and
a second item for use in patient care, the second item housing a second machine readable wireless tag containing identification information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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