Ready-made labels are a time-saving device that clinicians have depended on for years. Whether used to denote when IV tubing will expire or direct when to throw out the green gelatin in the refrigerator, labels communicate information between caregivers. The requirements for the appropriate use of labels have been stepped up since the introduction of [...]
Ready-made labels are a time-saving device that clinicians have depended on for years. Whether used to denote when IV tubing will expire or direct when to throw out the green gelatin in the refrigerator, labels communicate information between caregivers. The requirements for the appropriate use of labels have been stepped up since the introduction of the National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs), but hospitals are discovering that the requirements do not end there.
Labeling requirements outlined in NPSG.03.04.01 are precise, establishing a structured process for labeling items when they are added to the sterile field.
Common violations of this standard include:
Read the full story “Patient Medication Labels … Friend or Foe,” via the Hospital Accreditation Blog.
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