Med error

I would think if there has been such an investigation into the medication given that the patient was potentially harmed by this incident. This is very unfortunate and is upsetting, but I can understand how wrong medications are given due to an extensive amount of work and the unit and sometimes our safeguard equipment not working.

I would think it is within your right as a nurse to know completely why you are under investigation and what medication they were concerned about. I would get in touch with your manager or HR and see what is the steps available to take to find out why you are being investigated.

Hope this helps and I cannot imagine the amount of stress you're under. It will get better :) 

I understand your frustration. I was accused of giving night time meds during my morning med pass. The meds are labled AM PM or HS. I am positive I did not give HS meds during the dayj. I would have had to bypass AM meds to get to HS meds. I was not given the name of the resident who claims I gave him HS meds. I was also accused of not giving AM meds to a patient with dementia. She has memory issues and I stayed I her room while I pulled her meds she had them in her hand but I did not see if she took them. I am currently suspended without pay pending an investigation. Waiting on HR to review my case. It is so frustrating to be in this position. I have made med errors in the past but I was never suspended for it. any ADVISE would be appreciated.