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A patient chart contains important information pertaining to an individual’s duration of stay at a specific healthcare facility. The record houses a variety of notes entered by professionals over this period of time. It contains facts such as medical history or allergies along with any recorded observations. This record has to be accurate and labeled appropriately to avoid confusion, as it will be the first item referred to when seeing the individual. Additional types of information written or placed on the patient chart are:

• Drug Administration Instructions
• Test Results & X-Rays
• Medical Reports
• Surgical & Obstetric History
• Current Medications & Allergies
• Immunization Records
• Chief Complaint & Noted Progress

Various types of helpful data may be included on one patient chart from past pregnancies to habits. This information ensures the individual receives the best care. If an allergy is not noted or a condition has not been pointed out, it could result in the person receiving the wrong drug or treatment. Patient chart labels are your first line of healthcare professional communication.

What Types of Patient Chart Labels Are Available in Healthcare?

Labels essentially offer a convenient pre-printed way to convey this data to health professionals. Before, it was common to handwrite every piece of information and to use forms filled out by the individual or person who checked them in. It is sometimes hard to read these forms and important facts do not always stand out. Additionally, a number of professionals will be viewing and adding information to this record. Patient chart labels provide a convenient way to record data while the individual is in their charge.

Color-coded markers placed at the top of this record are one of the most common types. They typically contain the room number, person’s name, and assigned doctor. While this is the typical marker attached to a chart, these other items are a possibility for conveying important information:

• Allergy Markers
• Condition Alerts
• Drug Administration Tracking
• Drug Sensitivity Markers
• Communication Assistance

A number of labels are available outside of the ones used to identify the patient on the record. For example, allergy markers may be applied with a specific color to ensure existing sensitivities are easy to view. Another option is to use special patient chart labels to communicate certain restrictions or instructions. This could be one of the following types of markers:

• Patient Diabetic
• On Anticoagulants
• Bathe & Feed
• Sensitive To
• Hi Fall Risk
• Special Instructions

Any label is a potential item for patient records and many are color-coded to make the information easy to spot. While not everything will need to be marked in this way, specific facts like drug sensitivities, allergies, and special care needs make it easier for each professional viewing the individual’s chart.

At Shamrock Labels, we want to make certain you receive every necessary label for effectively communicating patient information. We offer a wide range of patient chart labeling options from traditional strips for top placement to several informational items like the ones mentioned above. With over 45 years of experience, our goal is to provide the best customer service, minimal waste, and the products necessary to help your professionals excel in healthcare. Contact us today at (800) 323-0249 or fill out a Get In Touch form and we will be right with you!