Independent double check/dual sign across the continuum of care

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Julie A DAmbrosi
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Independent double check/dual sign across the continuum of care

Is independent dual verification (IDV)/dual sign as defined by your hospital's specific medication list required in all care areas? In other words, if IDV is applied on the general med/surg floors for IV heparin bolus doses, for example, is it also required for IV heparin boluses in cardiac cath lab or interventional radiology suite?

If not required across the continuum of care, how did you justify the difference and define specific care areas in your policy?

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