Positive Patient ID and Automated Data Capture

Improve patient care and safety with Zebra's patient identification solutions. Zebra's healthcare solutions play a crucial role in patient safety throughout their healthcare journey, from admission to discharge. By ensuring precise matching of patient records, medications, and specimens, Zebra guarantees that each patient consistently receives the correct care.


Positive Patient ID

Patient safety is the cornerstone of quality healthcare, and it begins with Positive Patient Identification (PPID). Accurately identifying patients is the critical first step to ensuring they receive the correct care, medications, and procedures, ultimately helping to prevent potentially harmful patient mismatch errors. A reliable identification system not only enhances safety but also builds trust between patients and healthcare providers.

At Bar Code Data, we deeply understand the importance of patient safety in healthcare settings. That's why we offer a range of advanced solutions specifically tailored to address the unique challenges faced by healthcare professionals. Our products and systems are designed with precision and ease of use in mind, enabling staff to focus on delivering exceptional care while ensuring patient identification processes are seamless and error-free.

Our wristband printing solutions are carefully engineered to meet the stringent requirements of Positive Patient Identification and are widely adopted by healthcare institutions for their reliability and effectiveness. 


These solutions typically include:

  • Wristband printers from leading manufacturers such as Zebra Technologies and Brother. 
  • A comprehensive range of wristband sizes, including Adult, Child, and natal. 
  • Wristbands in different formats - cartridge, roll or sheet. 
  • Ultra-Soft wristbands, for additional comfort and to enhance the patient experience
  • Red wristbands are used as an alert for patients with allergies. 
  • RFID wristbands, for tracking of patients in real-time. 
  • Interface with hospital PAS to generate GS1-compliant wristbands - designed to meet DCB 1077 guidelines and incorporating a 2D GS1 DataMatrix barcode



Using barcodes to automate data capture and ensure positive patient identification involves several steps:



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