SISTEMA DE IDENTIFICAÇÃO DO PACIENTE

Objective: To evaluate the conditions of use of the identification bracelet in patients admitted to inpatient units of a university hospital, according to the established protocol. Method: this is a descriptive, observational study with a quantitative approach. The collection instrument was structured based on the Standard Operating Procedure developed by the hospital under study in accordance with the Ministry of Health's Patient Identification Protocol. Data were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics such as absolute frequency distribution, simple percentages and percentages. central trend measures for wristband-related data. Results: Of the 340 patients interviewed, 90.6% (307) were found with the institution's identification bracelet. As for checking the data on the bracelet before any care, 56.2% reported that professionals do not check the bracelet. Conclusion: The results of this research show that there are still flaws during the identification process. Thus, it is necessary to sensitize the multidisciplinary team to comply with the protocol in all its stages, checking the patient's identification data by checking the wristband before the procedures.