Bar Code Med Admin Replacing Double checks?

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Kelly Biastre
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Bar Code Med Admin Replacing Double checks?

BMCA is active in our facility, nursing has recommended removing nursing independent double checks in lieu of BCMA. Have others adopted this practice, using BCMA as the double check, rather than having an independent double check of the medication? Do you recommend this practice for all high risk drugs or only certain categories.

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Kelly Biastre