Staff Challenge: Medication Management

March 4, 2014
Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

Why is the risk for transcription error higher when medication orders are given verbally over the telephone?
 
Answer: (Answers may vary) The receiver of the order may misunderstand the person who is giving the order or may make an error when translating the order sheet.
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