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10. IT'S NOT CLEAR
Apparently you can't believe everything you
read. Fortunately in this case, it's pretty obvious that the label is
wrong. But what if it weren't so obvious. What if that "water" container had Cidex or some other caustic, but clear, liquid in it, and it got
sprayed on a patient? Granted, this isn't a medication issue (this container was spotted in a janitor's closet), but don't think that absolves
you of responsibility if the worst should happen. It's a good idea to
review labeling guidelines for housekeeping solutions and cleaners,
too. OSM
Mr. Sones (shelsones@aol.com) is a pharmacy consultant and safe medication management officer at more than 130 ambulatory facilities in the
Northeast.
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