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Telephone Orders

by Cathy Parkes April 28, 2021 Updated: December 29, 2021

Best practices for telephone orders: Have second RN listen in on call. Repeat prescription back. Have provider sign prescription within 24 hr.
Best practices for telephone orders:
  • Have a second RN listen in on the call
  • Repeat prescription back
  • Have provider sign prescription within 24 hr
Cathy Parkes
Cathy Parkes


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