Accurate assessment and documentation of a patient’s allergies is a vital step in quality patient care. However, this may be easier said than done. Teamwork is needed- patient, physician, nurse and pharmacist, to ensure the patient is not at risk from improper evaluation and recording of drug allergies. What is a drug allergy? A drug allergy …
From a regulatory viewpoint and the State Operations Manual (SOM) there are clear definitions of what is and is not a significant medication error. “Medication error” means the observed or identified preparation or administration of medications or biologicals which is not in accordance with: The prescriber’s order; Manufacturer’s specifications (not recommendations) regarding the preparation and administration …
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ICP, Inc. is introducing portable sleep study availability. It’s So Easy! Contact ICP with the physician orders for a portable sleep study. ICP respiratory therapist will be on site to do the setup within 3-4 business days. ICP respiratory therapist will verify quality data and pick up the device. Your facility will receive a sleep …