ID Bracelets

[Holly Sox, RN, RAC-C]

Hi everyone! We are having an issue here at the facility regarding the potential implementation of using ID bracelets on our residents.  We have been in the practice of taking a photograph and placing it along with the MAR to provide identification.  No ID bracelets had been used for several years.   There are 2 schools of thought regarding this issue: nursing feels that the bracelets are needed to provide a better way of identifying residents for med administration.  Other departments feel that it is a dignity and privacy issue.  The bracelets are not huge hospital type bracelets, and can only be viewed by someone providing care.   Does anyone have thoughts about this?  Policy/procedure to share?    Please send to me at 803-276-2602 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]   Holly F. Sox, RN, RAC-C Clinical Editor   www.careplans.com   [EMAIL PROTECTED]