Security

The safety of patients, employees and all people accessing EOC facilities is a priority. Specific measures are put in place within all facilities to enhance safety from various perspectives.

Patient safety is paramount

Patient safety is paramount

EOC facilities receive a large number of patients, sometimes for rather short stays. In modern medicine it often happens that several complex activities have to be carried out quickly and sometimes simultaneously. For this reason, an additional tool aimed at increasing patient safety has been introduced: the ID bracelet.

The bracelet -worn by all inpatients, daytime hospital guests, entering the operating room or passing through the emergency room- facilitates identification, providing greater safety in the diagnostic-therapeutic process.

The bracelet in use is latex-free and resistant to bacterial growth.
However, should the patient experience any problems in using the bracelet, he or she is encouraged to promptly notify the attending staff.

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At the EOC, safety has a first and last name: that of the patient!

Bracelet application: who, how, when, where and for how long?

  • Who: the bracelet is applied to the patient by a nurse.
  • How: the nurse verifies the accuracy of the information on the bracelet (first name, last name, full date of birth), either by asking the patient directly or by asking the patient's companion.
    After explaining the usefulness of the bracelet, the nurse asks for consent to its application.
  • When: in case of elective entry, the nurse places the bracelet upon admission to the ward. In case of emergency entry, the bracelet is applied by the emergency nurse.
  • Where: as a rule, the bracelet is placed on the right upper limb. In special cases (e.g., surgery planned on the right arm, or depending on its relative problem), the bracelet can also be applied on the left limb or lower limbs.
  • For how long: the patient must wear the bracelet for the duration of the hospital stay. Upon discharge, the same is removed by the ward staff.


When will the bracelet be checked?
The nursing staff will systematically check the bracelet especially:

  • Before the administration of drugs, blood or blood products.
  • Before blood or other biological components are drawn for clinical examination.
  • Before the performance of therapy and procedures.

Other security measures

External security officers

These people are recognizable by their uniform.
They participate in the evening and night hours, as well as in special situations, in controlling access to the hospital and general security of places.

Video surveillance

In compliance with the relevant legislation, surveillance cameras are installed in the most sensitive places of the EOC facilities. They pursue the objective of watching over the safety of patients, family members, staff and, in general, all people who access the facilities of the institution. Video surveillance installations are appropriately highlighted with appropriate signage.

Fire safety

If smoke or fire is noticed, it is important to inform staff in a timely manner and follow the instructions given about what to do. Escape routes are marked by appropriate signage.

The English version of this page was created with the aid of automatic translation tools and may contain errors and omissions.
The original version is the page in Italian.