Why Nurses and Medical Staff Rely on Badge Buddies

What a Badge Buddy Is (and How It’s Different From an ID Badge) A badge buddy is a larger, easy-to-read backing card that sits behind a standard ID badge. While an ID card is primarily used to confirm identity (and often supports access control and facility policies), a badge buddy is designed for quick, at-a-glance role clarity—especially in busy environments where people may not have time to read small print. In healthcare, badge buddies commonly display a large role title (like “REGISTERED...

Accessories & Supporting Tools, Design, Readability & Layout
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Why Nurses and Medical Staff Rely on Badge Buddies

What a Badge Buddy Is (and How It Differs From an ID Badge) In most hospitals and clinics, staff already wear an ID badge for identification, access, and security. A badge buddy is a simple add-on that works with that existing system: it’s a larger, easy-to-read card that sits behind (or slightly below) the standard ID badge so role information is visible at a glance. Because an ID badge often prioritizes a photo, name, and facility details in a small footprint, the...

Accessories & Supporting Tools, Identification in Practice
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