Thank you, Faye
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Here is the link to an interesting
article about med errors in the January 2003 issue of RN Magazine: http://www.rnweb.com/be_core/ADS?filename=/be_core/content/journals/r/data/2003/0101/drugerrors.html&title=Medication+errors%3A+The+bigger+picture&navtype=r&site=r&query=medication+errors
Rena
Subj: Re: Med/transcription errors.
Date: 11/21/03 2:19:18 PM Pacific Standard Time
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You have to be careful about staff morale. One time we tried to get real
efficient in dealing with every error. The nurses really got to feeling
down about this even though we tried to call it constructive action and assured
them that they were good nurses. Look for patterns. Do lots of
checking yourself and keep your findings private until you see a real need.
Always look for problems with the systems rather than the person. That's
been my experience.
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From: Faye Jones
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Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003
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Subject: Med/transcription errors.
I would be interested to know what guidelines other facilities are using to do
verbal and written warnings r/t the above. We are considering writing a
policy but are undecided and wonder what others do. You can email me
directly at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
if you
prefer. Thank you in
Rena R. Shephard, MHA, RN, FACDONA, RAC-C
Healthcare Consultant
