The Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee has asked you to fin…
The Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee has asked you to find out more about a computerized order entry system that calculates drug dosages based on patient parameters (weight, age, etc.) and even suggests the best drug given the patient’s diagnosis and current treatment. The committee is asking for information on a(n)
Read DetailsA 16-year-old male was treated at your facility for a closed…
A 16-year-old male was treated at your facility for a closed head injury. The patient’s 18-year-old wife accompanied him to the hospital and signed the consent for admission and treatment because of the patient’s incapacity at the time. The patient has requested that copies of his medical records be sent to his attorney. Who should sign the authorization to release the records?
Read DetailsIn the past, Joint Commission standards have focused on prom…
In the past, Joint Commission standards have focused on promoting the use of a facility approved abbreviation list to be used by hospital care providers. With the advent of the Commission’s national patient safety goals, the focus has shifted to the
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