Orders for errors

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Wed, 06/02/2021 - 12:24
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Randi Trope
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Orders for errors

We recently had a large discussion about how to document an error with regards to the MAR. Some feel that an order should still be written for it so the med can be documented in the MAR. Whereas others (me) feel that writing an order validates the error because it also has to be approved by pharmacy to get it in the MAR.

I have advised my group to document in the notes section of the chart what the error was and to NOT write an order for an erroneously given med/dose.

What is your practice and thoughts?

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