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November Webinar: Medication Errors

Medication errors are a common occurrence in nursing practice and can lead to life-threatening complications for patients. Learn about the various factors contributing to these errors, from simple miscalculations to complex situations involving multiple causes, and the possible legal and regulatory consequences for nurses involved. Explore practical strategies for mitigating medication errors, including adherence to...
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Ask a Lawyer: Documentation During Staffing Shortages

Question: My unit is always short-staffed, meaning that we have to constantly triage orders and reassess patient needs. Should this be documented in the patient’s chart?
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Ask a lawyer: Documentation of late entries

Question 1: Do late entries hold the same weight in court as multiple small timely entries? Answer: A late entry is one which is not made as soon as possible after an event has occurred. It is required when it is not possible to document at the time of or immediately following an event, or...
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