Professional & AdministrativeQuestion 86 of 100
A technician makes an error while charting on a paper record. What is the correct way to correct it?
a.Erase the mistake completely
b.Draw a single line through the error, write 'error' with initials and date, and enter the correct information
c.Use correction fluid to cover it
d.Scribble it out so it cannot be read
Explanation
A charting error on paper is corrected by drawing a single line through it so the original remains legible, then labeling it as an error with the initials and date, and writing the correct entry. Erasing, using correction fluid, or obscuring an entry raises legal and integrity concerns. Accurate, transparent records are a legal document.
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