PRN pain duplication in periop areas

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Thu, 02/29/2024 - 10:57
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Emily Flores
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PRN pain duplication in periop areas

We recently transition from auto-verification to pharmacist verification in our periop areas. We are now having some issues with prn pain duplications. (i.e. pt was on oxycodone prn for severe pain while on the floor and then once in pacu, an order for dilaudid prn severe pain is ordered). Since these are 2 different phases of care, would having both of these ordered be allowed by TJC? If not, does anyone have any suggestions on how to navigate this scenario? Thanks in advance!

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