AUSTIN, Texas -- Seton Medical Center is expanding a program that began in Williamson County to honor veteran patients.

The program began in Austin on Saturday, just in time for Veterans Day.

Patients will now be given wrist bands to identify themselves as veterans. A magnet will also be placed on the outside of the door to remind staff of their service, so they're able to thank them.

If a veteran passes, there is a final salute. The deceased is taken out of the hospital through the front door, draped in a flag. Staff are able to salute the veteran as taps is played on the intercom.

Seton Medical Center-Austin also dedicated a military memorial garden.

"We are a faith-based organization and we always honor every single person. This is just a little extra step of honoring them," said David Martin, Chief Medical Officer. "There is a sacrifice to serving in the military. You don't get rich. You may be in harm's way depending on what you did in the military."

The program also provides special parking for vets.

Seton Medical Center in Hays County will begin their program next week.