Standing Orders

What Works: Effective Practices for Office-based CareMedication Management
Standing Orders

Recommendation: Standing orders are available to licensed staff to assist in routine medication renewal requests.

 Effective Practice
Written protocols assist RNs with prescription renewals
  • RN reviews chart and approval if ordered indicators are met
  • RN consults with provider if there is a variation from expected
Benefits:
  • Appropriate resources supplied for decision-making
  • Collaborative
In practice at: Southern Jamaica Health Center (BWH), Whittier Health Center (BWH)


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