What surveyors want to see for review of med orders.
The Joint Commission has suspended its interim action allowing pharmacists to retrospectively review ED medication orders, but it is allowing broader interpretation of the exceptions to the requirement for prospective review. The medication can be processed by a nurse, and the licensed independent practitioner (LIP) will not be required to remain at the bedside while the medication is administered. The LIP must remain available to provide immediate intervention in the event that the patient experiences an adverse medication event. The LIP will be allowed to define when a clinical situation is urgent.
D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D007591:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; D008485:Medical Audit; D008508:Medication Errors / Q000517:prevention & control; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014481:United States