Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for managing surgical procedures, more particularly, systems and methods for ensuring the correct location/side of a surgery is described. The system includes a medical tag that has multiple elements, including a decal. In a preferred embodiment, the medical tag system of the present invention has one or more components; a first component is to be located or directly associated with the patient, while the second component is to be used with the where the procedure or activity is to take place (e.g. hospital, clinic, etc.). There is also provided a software component for users to access appropriate to medical information.