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Negligent homicide: How to protect yourself from making medication errors

In this episode, our co-hosts discuss a recent guilty verdict in the case of a former nurse who made a fatal medication error on the job

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In this episode of Inside EMS, co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss a recent court case where a nurse was found guilty of criminally negligent homicide for a medication error that lead to the death of a patient.

Chris and Kelly discuss the facts of the case and how the verdict could impact EMS. They also outline the steps providers should take to protect themselves when dispensing and administering medication on duty.

What are your thoughts about the case? Listen to the show and sound off in the comments below.

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