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Tag: texting medical orders

CATEGORIES: Physicians, Hospitals

Dec 6, 2017

Texting Medical Orders Presents Serious Risks

The texting of medical orders remains a significant concern for patient safety. Among the risks are unintended autocorrection, confusing abbreviations and incomplete orders.

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Posted in: Hospitals, Physicians

Tagged with: cell phones, patient safety, regulations, risk management, texting medical orders, The Joint Commission (JC)

Jan 11, 2017

The Joint Commission Reverses Its Position on Texting Medical Orders

The Joint Commission (JC) issued a clarification reversing its position on the texting of medical orders: “The use of secure text orders is not permitted at this time.”

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Posted in: Hospitals, Physicians

Tagged with: advisory, cell phones, CMS, patient care, regulations, risk management, texting medical orders, The Joint Commission (JC)

Sep 14, 2016

The Joint Commission Updates Policy on Texting Medical Orders

The Joint Commission (JC) has updated its 2011 memo regarding texting orders. It now allows for the immediate use of texting for medical orders providing certain criteria are met.

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Posted in: Hospitals, Physicians

Tagged with: cell phones, patient care, regulations, risk management, texting medical orders, The Joint Commission (JC)

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