Recently, there is an increase in insulin errors in a surgical unit. The nurse manager posts a copy of a completed near miss report form in the medication room to remind the nursing staff to check their insulin prior to administration. What feedback should the nurse provide regarding the nurse manager's action?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

Recently, there is an increase in insulin errors in a surgical unit. The nurse manager posts a copy of a completed near miss report form in the medication room to remind the nursing staff to check their insulin prior to administration.  What feedback should the nurse provide regarding the nurse manager's action? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

"These forms contain confidential information. They are intended for those individuals in charge of reviewing the forms"

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"The health care provider (HCP) should be notified about this issue to prevent future incidents"

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"Thank you for posting this information, it is important to be reminded of what can happen if medications are not checked"

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"The nurse involved makes frequent errors you should follow up with the regulatory body"

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