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Tue, 11/21/2023 - 10:22
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Heather Queen
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Insulin Pen use and Scanning Issues
I am looking for feedback in regard to the use of patient specific insulin pens (Lantus, Novolog) and how to other facilities handle the charging and barcode issues when the order is changed from one dose to another. Our insulin pens are sent patient specific. When the ordered dose is changed, the barcode previously placed on the insulin pen is no longer valid as the barcode it tied to the order number. This has led to nurses overriding the scans. We utilize Cerner as our EMR. Appreciate any input. Thanks!
Heather Queen
