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Patient Secure Identity
Security In the Palm Of Your Hand
BayCare is proud to introduce a new
way to
register at our facilities using biometric technology. This cutting-edge system scans the
unique vein patterns on a person's hand and uses that image to
greatly streamline the patient identification process.
How It
Works
Called Patient Secure Identity, the system uses near infrared
light to map an image of the vein pattern in a person's
palm. The digital image is then converted into a number that
correlates with the patient's medical record.
Upon registration,
patients place their right palm into a scanning device which scans the hand to
capture an image of the blood flowing through the veins. The hand rests
plam-side down just above the scanner with the veins appearing as a unique
black pattern on a light background. Then, the image is scanned, converted
into a number and registered into our system. From that point forward, the
patient can be identified by his or her unique vein pattern, minimizing the need
to present other identifying information, such as a driver's license and Social
Security number, each time they register at one of our hospitals.
Cost
There is no cost to
patients enrolling with Patient Secure Identity. Patients who choose not to
participate will be registered using the current method at each visit by
providing name, address, date of birth, Social Security number and other information.
Why Palm Veins?
The vein pattern on a hand is unique to each person.
In fact, vein patterns can be 100 times more distinctive than fingerprints. In
addition, once a patient is registered, his or her identity can be verified with
a painless, hassle-free scan that takes only a few moments. Banks in Japan
use palm identification for ATMs instead of personal identification (PIN)
numbers.
Patient
Benefits
Patient Secure Identity can benefit
patients in several ways, such as:
- Improved speed for patient registration
- Minimizes the amount of personal information communicated
verbally or through forms during registration
- Improves accuracy of patient identification
- Helps prevent misuse of Social Security numbers and insurance
cards
- Rapid identification in emergencies
Availability
Patient Secure Identity launched first in July at St. Anthony's Hospital. The project is
scheduled to roll out to other BayCare hospitals and facilities through
the fall of
2008.
Enrolling is easy. A team member can help you with registration when you
arrive at a hospital or facility that has the Patient Secure Identity
system already available.
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