A Unit Secretary Mistakenly Enters the Wrong Medication into the MAR

question 4

Multiple Choice

A unit secretary mistakenly enters the wrong medication into the MAR when transcribing orders.After a root cause analysis, it is determined that the cause is the illegibility of the physician's order.Which measure should be taken to prevent future incidences?

• A)The physician is required to carry a typewriter with him to type the orders onto the order sheet.
• B)The physician must either write legibly or orders will not be transcribed.
• C)The unit secretary must receive more training on transcribing orders.
• D)Introduction of a computer entry system for all physician orders will be instituted.

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