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04/08/19 SR -- Verifying Opiate Orders for Patients with PCA Orders

From: Samantha Rustamov

Sent: Monday, April 8, 2019 6:55:26 PM

Subject: Verifying Opiate Orders for Patients with PCA Orders

Attachment: post PCA orders

Please see attached UPDATED guideline for verifying opiates with PCAs and vice versa. Pay close attention to the 2nd page with updates for the peri-operative area. These updates should be discussed in your huddles this week.

 

Let Michele Durda or I know if you have any questions.

 

-Sam

 

Samantha Rustamov, Pharm.D., BCPS

Supervisor, Pharmacy Professional Services






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