Patient identification typically involves multiple steps: - Wristbands: Unique identification wristbands are issued to each patient, containing critical information like name, date of birth, and medical record number. - Electronic Verification: Healthcare providers often use EHRs to cross-check patient information. - Verbal Confirmation: Especially in settings where children are old enough to speak, verbal confirmation by both the patient and their guardians can be an additional layer of verification.
