title: Color wristband program seeks to reduce errors.
abstract: Colorado collaborative adapts existing program to fit the needs of staff and patients. Focus is less on the specific identifying device than on using the appropriate colors. Quality professionals develop the program and oversee hospital implementation.
mesh_terms: D003116:Color / Q000592:standards*; D003120:Colorado; D006801:Humans; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D010355:Patient Identification Systems / Q000592:standards*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D017751:Safety Management; D014953:Wrist