Question Workspace Overview In efforts to reduce the number of medical errors that are related to the use of abbreviations, the Joint Commission released a “Do Not Use” list of abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols to help guide medical professionals toward proper documentation standards. In this activity, you will be using the “Do Not Use” list to help you locate errors in the documentation of two patients. Instructions Review the Physician Orders against the Joint Commission “Do Not Use” list. Are these orders in compliance with the Joint Commission’s documentation standards? Physician Orders Date4/24/20XX Lacri-lube eye ointment – apply qd Tear drops, as needed at bedside Electronically Signed by: Alex Gonzalez Electronically signed: 4/24/20XX 6:32:44 AM 4/24/20XX Increase Ox to 4L min nasal canula Electronically Signed by: Alex Gonzalez Electronically signed: 4/24/20XX 8:31:33 AM 4/24/20XX ABG in AM Increase Ox to 6 L PM Consult Dr. Bosse to evaluate chest pain Electronically Signed by: Alex Gonzalez Electronically signed: 4/24/20XX 11:59:22 AM 4/24/20XX Motrin 600 p.o. t.i.d. Carafate 1 gm p.o. q.i.d Up in chair Electronically Signed by: Alex Gonzalez Electronically signed: 4/24/20XX 3:21:21 PM Which of the following from the Physician Orders should not be used according to the Joint Commission “Do Not Use” list?
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