Introduction

The Licensed Nurse's Responsibilities

Definitions used in order processing

Accepting and transcribing verbal and telephone orders

Common steps in the processing of medical orders

Common Errors related to order processing and their causes

Safe practices for reducing patient care errors

Using standardized order forms

List the steps in the processes of noting, transcribing and kardexing orders.

Describe professional nursing responsibilities in the processes designed to manage physician orders.

Identify the most common problems in the processing or orders that frequently result in patient care errors.

Implement safe practices in managing physician orders that reduce the risk of patient care errors.