RN double check documentation for subcutaneous insulin and heparin

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Thu, 06/10/2021 - 13:49
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Ian Orensky
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RN double check documentation for subcutaneous insulin and heparin

1) Does your health system require subcutaneous insulin and heparin to be double checked by two RNs independently prior to administration?
2) If so, and also an EPIC customer, do they document the double check as a double RN verification activity (i.e. type in the name of the 2nd RN) or a double signature activity (i.e. requires 2nd RN to log in) on the MAR.
3) If a double signature is required, do you use any other technologies (e.g. Imprivata badge tap) to speed up the process of obtaining a double signature.

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