Gambaran Identifikasi Pasen Oleh Perawat di Ruang Rawat Inap Bedah Rumah Sakit Pemerintah Aceh

Abstract

Errors in patient identification can occur in almost every aspect of diagnosis and treatment, potentially leading to medical errors or other unforeseen circumstances that negatively affect patients. Proper patient identification is crucial to ensure that they receive the appropriate level of care based on their medical needs. This case study aims to describe the implementation of patient identification by nurses in the surgical inpatient ward of a government hospital in Aceh. This research employs a quantitative method with a descriptive design and a cross-sectional approach. The study population consists of 27 nurses, with a sample of 10 male nurses. Data collection was conducted using an observation sheet. The results of the study indicate that patient identification was carried out at point 4 at 30% and at point 7 at 40%. Based on these findings, it is recommended that hospitals raise nurses' awareness of performing patient identification in accordance with applicable regulations to minimize the risk of medical errors. The case study recommends that hospitals improve nurses' awareness of the importance of patient identification. This can be achieved through regular training, providing clear guidelines, and more stringent supervision of nurses' compliance with patient identification procedures according to hospital standards.