Heparin safety

I'm a new RN and just learning, so I'm curious, what is the rationale for not doing Heparin flushes?

Billythekid,

It seems like you are talking about a Heparin drip, not Heparin SQ. A double RN signature is a mandatory policy in each facility because Heparin is considered a "high-risk" medication when given via IV route......just as an insulin drip would require a double RN signature as well. I have never heard of a facility not mandating a double RN signature for Heparin IV. It should be mandatory in each facility.

Hope that helps!