The correct answer is:
False. No matter how well you know a patient, it is always important to use two patient identifiers to match the order to the patient. Many medication errors have occurred because caregivers thought they had the right medication for the right patient and they were mistaken.
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Adverse Events Reporting: Do you comply with OIG recommendations?
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