How to wear name badge on inpt. psych unit

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Hi guys,

Just curious to see what people tend to utilize to display name tag/keys. Break away lanyards, safety pins directly to scrubs, etc. Any and all recommendations appreciated! I'm having a difficult time figuring out my best option, keeping both myself and the pt. safe. It will be an inpt. geropsych. unit if that makes a difference to anyone..

Thanks!

triple-safety-snap-closure-lanyards-5.jpgI wear a triple breakaway lanyard for my badge, I love it, and it is much safer than the regular breakaway lanyard. For my keys and fob I use a little key holder, the plastic coily kind that stretches a few inches and I clip it to the clip area inside of my right pocket. Keeps the keys handy, safe, and hard to lose. Heres the website for the lanyards if you're interested. Triple Breakaway Lanyards: 3/4" Safty Neck Straps: Snap Closure ID Badge Holders - usalanyards.com
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I have my badge clipped to my shirt and then also connected to a breakaway lanyard around my neck. I don't like the feeling of having something hanging around my neck all day hence the clipping to my shirt (takes the weight off but the lanyard provides more security so the badge doesn't fall off). My keys are kept in my right pocket and I use them about every 10 minutes it seems (unlocking and re-locking doors) I have a small pad and pen in the other pocket, pair of gloves in the back pocket....

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

Truth be told, ANY way to wear the badge can be a potential weapon. Even clipping it directly to the shirt: that alligator clip can be used by a patient for self-harm. I've seen patients manage to harm themselves with plastic shampoo bottle caps; a piece of metal would probably go a lot further than some plastic.

I think the more important thing is to be aware of your surroundings and the potential for harm. If I can help it, I'm not going to get close enough to a patient where they can grab my ID/keys easily. If I'm going into a code, I take off my ID and stash it at the nurse's station or in a pocket.

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