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• The important factors to remember when correcting a
documentation error is to be very clear what the error
was and what the correct information should be.
• Electronic records:
Correction / ➢ Each system has specific methods for correcting
errors. Assure that you know the proper
Omissions procedure for the system that you are using.
• Paper records:
➢ A single line should be drawn through the error
➢ The correct information should be entered legibly
➢ The date, time, and initials of the person
correcting the documentation should be present
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