Crushed Medications

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Fri, 11/22/2019 - 11:58

Liz Hess

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Crushed Medications

Hi All,

We are working through improved notification of NG/OG tubes as it relates to medications that cannot be crushed.

How does your institution make sure meds that cannot be crushed, are not crushed?
Are you doing anything unique?

We have locked down order sets routes (e.g. only available by oral route), included information on the ADC that is on the order, and have added administration instructions, "do NOT crush".

What is the earliest trigger in your process to review the med list of medications that cannot be crushed? What else are you including in your process to make sure meds that should not be crushed, are not crushed?

Thank you for your help in advance!
Liz

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