Patient Identification Errors

Preventing patient identification errors has been an area of significant research and work for many years. While much progress has been made, there is still work to be done. This article serves to review some landmark publications relating to patient identification errors over the last 15 years and summarize where this topic is heading.

Future Directions

Given the importance as well as the number of organizations interested in improving and preventing patient identification errors, this topic will remain a focus for years to come. Discussion NQF and ECRI recommendations as possible future directions.

Summary

Submitted by Kyle Marshall