Vol. XIII, No. 4Archive > April, 2012

Still Handwriting Your Medication Labels?

Preprinted and custom-made labels are a safer, more efficient alternative.

Dan O'Connor, Editor-in-Chief

Every syringe or drug container that reaches the sterile field must carry a label that clearly notes the drug's name and concentration, expiration date and time, and the preparer's name or initials. Yes, so much information on such a tiny label, especially if your OR personnel are testing the limits of good penmanship by handwriting the labels rather than using pre-printed or custom-made ones.

 
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