Concealing PHI on Medication Labels after Administration is Complete

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Heather Erwin
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Concealing PHI on Medication Labels after Administration is Complete

We are working with our nursing partners to optimize the process for concealing PHI on labels when used medications are discarded. Beyond redacting this information with a black security marker, have any institutions implemented other measures, such as privacy stickers, stamps, or self-shred / perforated labels? If so, what are you using, and how is it working?

Thank you,
Heather Erwin
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
St. Louis, MO

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