[MEDITECH-L] eMAR Co-signatures

[Dolan, Tamara]

Our nurses, particularly the outpatient oncology clinic staff, find the eMAR co-signature routine cumbersome.  They would prefer to be able to document co-signing a medication prior to it being administered and independent of the primary nurse.  Has anyone else dealt with these concerns and found a more workable solution?  Do two nurses always document the administration of high risk drugs such as chemotherapy in your institution?

Thanks,

Tamara

 

Tamara B. Dolan, MSN, RN, OCN

Senior Clinical Analyst

Cape Cod Healthcare

TDo...@capecodhealth.org

 

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[Susan Willard]

We are only requiring this with PCA's, Epidurals and Insulin drips.

Since we are using BMV with eMAR they do document the co-signature prior to administration but both nurses do have to be present.

They don't like it but in order for it to serve the intended purpose...... 

 

Thanks, Susan J

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