Are you familiar with the AORN updates to Medication Safety for 2024? Using 5.3 and 8.3, can you solve this puzzle? 🧐🧩 1. ACROSS ➡ Visually and verbally confirming the medication information when medication is passed to a licensed independent practitioner may help reduce errors related to medications on the ___ field. 5.3 2. DOWN ⬇ Reviewing the expiration ___ and performing a visual inspection of the contents can help identify if the medication is compromised and should be discarded. 8.3 Comment your answers! Follow for more puzzles and to test your knowledge. And don’t forget to hop on the weekly newsletter list at orrnmentor.com 📬! This month I am systematically breaking down the AORN standards for Medication Safety. 💊 #nurses #nursing #operatingroom #aorn
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SkillsForMED cordially invites you to an upcoming “FREE” webinar: Webinar Title: Mastering Vital Signs: Avoiding Common Mistakes to Enhance Patient Safety Date: February 16, 2024 (Friday) Time: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) We would be delighted if you could join us for this informative session. To secure your spot, kindly register for the webinar using the following link: https://bit.ly/48iTvhU Should you require further information or have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to reach out to us: Contact: +91 9790781768 Website: www.skillsformed.com Thank you for considering our invitation, and we look forward to your participation in this event. #nursing #nursingeducation #nurses #freewebinar
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