Independent double check

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Thu, 03/29/2018 - 11:37
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Kristin Tuiskula
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Independent double check

Hi Everyone,

We are evaluating our independent double check policy after our transition to Epic and want to learn what other places are doing.

At your institution, are nurses required to conduct an independent double check for high- alert medications?

If yes, is there a system prompt in the EMR for the nurse to conduct an independent double check?

If you are at an Epic institution, do you use dual sign functionality or the independent double check MAR action? Any Epic tips for implementing Nursing independent double checks would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Kristin

Kristin Tuiskula, PharmD
Medication Safety Coordinator
Department of Pharmacy
Massachusetts General Hospital

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