On a 3 year caution and back up again 2 months before the end of my caution. What am I fac

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About 7 years ago myself and my team leader had to go to the nmc in regards to a insulin error, we both got cautious mine 3 years which would end in may this year. I have since found myself in another mess with a medication error. Should voluntary give up my pin

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It's a little hard to follow your post because of the typos and grammar. I don't know what a caution is, or what it means at your facility. 3 years of restrictions or punishments for one medication error sounds remarkably harsh. Most facilities promote Just Culture” in terms of handling errors, but it sounds like your facility is not one of them. Just Culture means recognizing that errors are usually the cause of greater process and system failures, and also recognizes that the people who make errors generally do not do so intentionally. Without details about the current medication error you're dealing with, or how errors are handled at your facility, I can't predict what the consequences might be. I can only suggest you seek legal counsel if you feel you're facing wrongful discipline or termination.

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It's a little hard to follow your post because of the typos and grammar. I don't know what a caution is, or what it means at your facility. 3 years of restrictions or punishments for one medication error sounds remarkably harsh. Most facilities promote Just Culture” in terms of handling errors, but it sounds like your facility is not one of them.

With reference to the NMC, it would appear OP is from the UK, not the US. Not all countries view medication errors the way the US does.

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With reference to the NMC, it would appear OP is from the UK, not the US. Not all countries view medication errors the way the US does.

Right. Along with the Should I Give Up My Pin question.

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Get your union involved ASAP. Be guided by them.

If your employer knew you were on a caution did they have anything in place to support you?

How serious was the current error - yes I know all are serious but, for example, giving someone paracetamol instead of ibuprofen is at the lower range.

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