computer charting error

Nurses General Nursing

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I have been charting under other employees logins at work on the computer because mine was deactivated after being on medical leave, these nurses are with me when I am charting, and have not given out their passwords to me. Is there an issue with this since after I chart I chart in the comment line that I completed and charted the assessment, and vitals?

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Specializes in LTC.

I would think that there would be an huge issue. Whether or not you comment, the computer puts the other nurses signature on the chart.

You need to make a call to your tech department in order to get your login reactivated. Until then you should be using paper charting.

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Specializes in Med-surg; OB/Well baby; pulmonology; RTS.

Yes, I would think that this is a big issue. Your IT dept. should reset your password for you or set it where you can change it.

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

I cannot believe they let you chart under another nurse's login. They are taking responsbility for charting that isn't theirs. I would get your account reactivated as soon as possible.

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Specializes in cardiac/critical care/ informatics.

Yes a Huge issue. You need to contact your tech support immediately. They should be avail 24/7 at least ours is.

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Specializes in Neuro ICU and Med Surg.

Contact tech support and get your sign on fixed. Maybe mention to your NM and the process will move faster if they call.

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My facility uses computer charting for some, not all, functions. One of the main things they keep impressing upon us is to never let someone else chart on your "log-in," always log out before you leave the computer and let the other person log in under her/his own name/log-in. I agree that IT support should be available 24/7 and you need to get your own access & password reactivated right away.

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Specializes in Telemetry, Med Surg, Pediatrics, ER.

Leaving a note stating that you did the charting does prove anything. I can leave a note with someone else's name on my computer charting if I want, but I am still liable. You are logged in under their name and they are liable. I am shocked that they are okay with this. There are major issues with this and it certainly needs to be taken care of.

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