Barcode Scanning in the OR

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Jane C. Vincent
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Barcode Scanning in the OR

How is it that the OR is able to scan meds that are either given IV or have been poured (and even labeled) on the OR table if the patient's armband is covered? A concern is that we do not want them scanning a sticker or an extra armband yet we want to follow best practice. Thank you for sharing your ideas.

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