What are the Consequences of Illegible Documentation?
Illegible documentation can have serious consequences:
Medication errors: Misreading medication orders can result in administering the wrong drug or dosage. Delayed treatment: Unclear instructions can delay critical interventions. Miscommunication: Poor legibility can lead to misunderstandings among healthcare providers. Legal issues: Inaccurate records can be problematic in legal cases, potentially implicating nurses in malpractice.
