We are firmly entrenched in eMAR maddness here and are trying to look at medication process/workflow. Recently we had a custom moved in that would restrict all unverified meds from going to the eMAR to prevent nursing from administering medications that have not been reviewed by a pharmacist. We have however found a flaw in the plan. If the physician writes a stat order, the nurse gives the medication (because it is an emergent drug that they can overrid in the dispensing machine), but pharmacy refuses to verify the medication without making a change because they feel it is not appropriate. How can the nurse document exactly what they gave, when the medication will not be on the eMAR, or the dose on the eMAR may be different than the dose they gave. (We are also not allowin nursing to use the adjust dose functionality). I know other sites have this custom and are using it, anyone out there have any ideas? Thanks as always for your insite! Danielle J. Peppard RN Clinical Systems Consultant for Berkshire Health System ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.
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