An inappropriate administration of medication can bring a great risk of harm to any patient. It is part of the nurse’s duty to ensure that the patient was administered the correct medication. But if an RN incorrectly administered the wrong medication, there’s a corresponding consequence to it. The Board may summon you and subject you to disciplinary action or even worse than that. But a nurse attorney on the other hand can help you get through such a situation.
At the time of the initial incident, the RN was employed at a hospital in Arlington, Texas, and had been in that position for four (4) months.
On or about July 25, 2019, an RN was providing care to a patient; the RN inappropriately administered Meropenem, an intravenous antibiotic, through the patient’s hemodialysis catheter, and inappropriately flushed the line with Heparin upon completion, when she did not have orders for the heparin flush. The RN’s conduct was likely to injure the patient from risks associated with inappropriate use of hemodialysis catheters.
On or about July 25, 2019, the RN was providing care to a patient, the RN failed to timely notify the physician and/or supervisor when she inappropriately administered Meropenem, an intravenous antibiotic, through the patient’s hemodialysis catheter. The RN’s conduct was likely to injure the patient from lack of medical oversight for inappropriate use of hemodialysis catheters.
On or about July 25, 2019, the RN was providing care to a patient, the RN failed to document she inappropriately administered Meropenem, an intravenous antibiotic, through the patient’s hemodialysis catheter. The RN’s conduct created an inaccurate and incomplete medical record upon which other caregivers would rely to provide patient care.
In response to the incidents, the RN reports the patient had an intravenous (IV) line upon admission. The RN reports she questioned the patient, who was alert and oriented times three, and the patient told her the IV antibiotic medication had been administered in the line. Also, the RN reports she called the dialysis center on July 26, 2019, and was informed that the catheter was a hemodialysis catheter. The RN reports she ceased use of the catheter and notified the Nurse Practitioner.
As a result, the RN is facing the consequences of her actions. The Board has to take the RN into disciplinary action since the RN has not been able to have a nurse attorney by her side to defend her.
Having a nurse lawyer around during the trial of your case can change the outcome of the case you are dealing with. So, if ever you have questions about the Texas Board of Nursing disciplinary process? Contact The Law Office of RN License Attorney Yong J. An for a confidential consultation by calling or texting 24/7 at (832) 428-5679 and ask for nurse attorney Yong.