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AORN MAN-879C-2017
Guideline for Medication Safety
These guidelines are intended to provide guidance to perioperative RNs to develop, implement, and evaluate safe medication management practices specific to the perioperative setting. The recommendations are consistent with the six phases of the medication use process, including procuring, prescribing, transcribing, dispensing, administering, and monitoring. In addition, these recommendations provide guidance for the comprehensive planning required for managing medication inventory across the medication use process.
Content Provider
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses [aorn]
