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Poster: Wristbands, Waste, and the Hospital Supply Chain: Can Paper Replace Plastic at Scale?

One million plastic wristbands, worn for days, discarded for decades. Partnering with Zebra Technologies and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, I tested whether paper can replace plastic in patient identification — without compromising safety.
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Dishita Agarwal
Student, Duke University

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Dishita Agarwal
Student, Duke University

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