Revolutionizing Patient Safety with Biometric Identification: The RightPatient® Case Study

In recent years, the healthcare sector has been grappling with a pervasive issue that threatens the safety and well-being of patients: patient misidentification. This problem manifests in various forms, including medical errors, creation of duplicate records, and even patient harm. The root cause of these adverse effects is the inability to correctly identify patients every time they interact with the healthcare system. However, a revolutionary touchless biometric patient identification platform, RightPatient®, has emerged as the antidote to this critical issue.

The UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center’s Department of Radiation Medicine & Applied Sciences (RMAS), one of the many healthcare facilities that have experienced the transformative power of RightPatient® first-hand, offers a compelling success story. Initially, RMAS was burdened by the challenges of patient misidentification and the risks associated with contact-based biometric devices. However, the department managed to overcome these obstacles by transitioning to RightPatient®.

This transition represented more than a mere technology upgrade; it signified a significant leap towards improved patient safety and precise care delivery. By leveraging multiple biometric modalities, including iris and facial recognition, RightPatient® provided a touchless, hygienic solution that became instrumental in infection control within the medical facility.

But the benefits of RightPatient® extend beyond patient identification. The platform has also proven to be a powerful tool for improving data integrity. Hospitals have reported up to a 30% reduction in duplicate records, effectively eliminating prevalent issues such as medical identity theft.

Moreover, the integration of RightPatient® with renowned Electronic Health Record (EHR) providers, including Epic, Cerner, and Meditech, has optimized workflows across the healthcare system. This seamless integration, coupled with the platform’s proven effectiveness and positive patient reception, indicates a promising future for RightPatient®’s deployment in an increasing number of healthcare facilities.

The success story of RMAS serves as a testament to the transformative power of RightPatient®. From enhancing patient safety to ensuring the safe delivery of radiation treatment, this cloud-based, touchless biometric patient identification platform has emerged as an indispensable asset for healthcare providers.

RightPatient® isn’t just about data protection; it’s about protecting lives. By ensuring accurate patient identification every time, it helps healthcare providers deliver the right care to the right patient, every time. To learn more about how RightPatient® can enhance your healthcare operation’s efficiency and patient safety, schedule a demo.