Texting - Use of Secure Text Messaging for Patient Orders
Can secure text messaging be used to communicate patient care orders?
Any examples are for illustrative purposes only.
The practice of texting patient orders is currently under review. Any updates will be published in the Perspectives Newsletters and updated FAQs
The practice of texting patient orders is currently under review. Any updates will be published in the Perspectives Newsletters and updated FAQs
Manual:
Critical Access Hospital
Chapter:
Record of Care Treatment and Services RC
Last reviewed by Standards Interpretation: July 18, 2023
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First published date: December 28, 2017
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This page was last updated on February 12, 2024
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