Standardization of the Verification Nurse Role in the Delivery of Chemotherapy and Biotherapy

Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2024 Jan 18;28(1):101-106. doi: 10.1188/24.CJON.101-106.

Abstract

After a chemotherapy overdose in 1994 resulted in the death of one patient and the permanent injury of another, the role of the verification nurse was created at a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer c.

Keywords: medication errors; patient safety; prescribing errors; verification nurse.

MeSH terms

  • Biological Therapy*
  • Humans
  • Nurse's Role*
  • Reference Standards