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Standardizing Color Codes for Patient Risk Factors

Color-coded wristbands are used in an array of hues to communicate conditions that place patients at risk, such as fall risk, allergies and dietary restrictions.  The New Jersey Hospital Association in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, initiated an effort to standardize communication for patient risk factors and special needs in hospitals, assisted living, long term care and home care settings.  This tool kit includes educational information to assist healthcare providers as they transition their color code system.  Included in the kit are caregiver posters, sample policy language, a slide presentation, handouts and FAQ for staff training, and a patient and family education brochure.

NJHA Press Release, Oct. 18, 2007

Table of Contents

• Acknowledgements
• Standardized Colors in New Jersey
• Training Manual (.pdf file size 320KB, 16 pgs.)
  • Sample Policy & Procedure Language (.pdf file size 63KB, 4 pgs.)
• Staff Training Slide Presentation (.ppt file size 1,175KB, 30 slides)
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (.pdf file size 144KB, 1pg.)
• Workplace Poster (.pdf file size 2,109KB, 1pg.)
• Patient/Community Education Brochure (.pdf file size 899KB, 2pgs.)
• Bibliography (.pdf file size 21KB, 1 pg.)
• Articles of Interest
• Order Form (.pdf file size 66KB, 2 pgs.)

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