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Jul 19, 2008 07:06 PM

Faxed signatures of physician orders

by Mazzi

If you (LNC) were reviewing a chart and found only faxed signed orders and no originals, would this be questionable?
The organization I work for has started this practice. I really have a hard time throwing away the unsigned original written order. Our new Security Officer says this is accepted practice since the invention of technology, Computers, fax machines and PDA. Any input? Thank you in advance.


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No. 1
from sirI
Old Jul 19, 2008, 07:23 PM

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No, I wouldn't have a problem with it.

But, you say, "I really have a hard time throwing away the unsigned original written order". How can the fax be signed and the original not be signed??
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No. 2
from KLKRN
Old Jul 20, 2008, 12:09 AM

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I think because they fax the unsigned one to the doc and he/she signs it and sends it back. But I would think there would be at least a TORB notation with the nurse's signature on it and the doctors name.
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No. 3
from sirI
Old Jul 20, 2008, 07:45 AM

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Faxed signed copies are as legitimate as original signed ones. I have no issues with this.
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No. 4
from Mazzi
Old Jul 20, 2008, 12:12 PM

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Unsigned is the hand written copy of the order that the RN writes per telephone order and then sends this to the Dr. for signature per fax. Then he signs the faxed copy, faxes it back to our office and then the secretary will throw the hand written orginal away and file the faxed signed copy. I'm from the old school where the ink origianal is SACARED. HA!!
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from KLKRN
Old Jul 21, 2008, 09:43 AM

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I know, old habits die hard. But this is really every bit as acceptable as the original.
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from wooh
Old Jul 21, 2008, 08:09 PM

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1. Does the original (that was handwritten) have anything saying it's a verbal/telephone order?
2. If the MD is taking the time to sign it, and then it's faxed, why doesnt' he take the time to actually write the order before it gets faxed.
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