At one time we also had 2 signatures when transcribing orders, however it was LPN / RN and we too had issues with errors either way. We returned to 1 signature and that person assumes the responsibility for the error. Hope this helps:)
-----Original Message----- From: Debbie Nichols [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 7:53 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Two nurse signatures on MD orders We do not have 2 nurses sign off on our orders. Hope this helps Debbie Nichols RN RAC-C ----- Original Message ----- From: "Holly McGran" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "AANAC List Serve (E-mail)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 10:02 AM Subject: Two nurse signatures on MD orders Are there any facilities out there that require two nurse signatures when transcribing an MD order (essentially a double-check)? We do require this and it has not cut down on our transcription errors. I think the nurse's are just signing without actually checking to see if it was transcribed correctly (obviously). Before I start a campaign to drop this - I wanted to get a feel from you all on what you are doing? Thanks in advance. Holly McGran MSN RN /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/ /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/ /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/
