independent double check policy: what to check?

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Jacqueline Kao
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independent double check policy: what to check?

Hello,

What does your institution's policy specify with regards to what is reviewed during a nursing independent double check? The 5 rights, 7 rights, or more? Does the 2nd nurse checking the primary nurse's medication check fewer "rights," such as indication?

Thanks!