Overview

When you are admitted to hospital, our staff will check your personal details to help identify you.

Staff will ask you to:

• Provide personal details, such as your name, date of birth and address
• Wear an identification band during your stay. Check that the information on your band is correct. If it is wrong, let staff know.
• Let them know if you have an allergy. If you do, we will give you a red band to wear.

During your stay, we will often ask you:

• Who you are - before giving you any medications, tests, procedures or blood transfusions
• Who you are - many times during your stay - to make sure you always receive the right care
• If you are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background

If we know you are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background we can ensure you receive culturally safe care. We can also link you with Ngarra Jarra Aborignal health while you are here.

Related information

• Keeping you safe

  Your health and safety is our highest priority.

• Ngarra Jarra Aboriginal health

  We support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and their family while using hospital services.

• Your information

  Austin Health respects your privacy.