Speaking up Regarding Unsafe Practice Jose Morales, RN, worked in the medication administration area side-by-side with another RN. He noted that the RN spiked an antibiotic bag, hung the bag on a...

Speaking up Regarding Unsafe Practice

Jose Morales, RN, worked in the medication administration area side-by-side with another RN. He noted that the RN spiked an antibiotic bag, hung the bag on a hanger, and proceeded to open the tubing to clear air but got fluid from the bag on the counter. Jose spoke up, “Hey, John, I don’t mean to be overly critical, but I am concerned about antibiotics getting spilled around here. That contributes to the development of resistant organisms that are a danger to us as well as patients. Besides, you and I might get sensitized to that stuff. I learned a technique for backfilling from the primary bag so that there is never a danger of spilling. Are you familiar with that technique? I would be glad to show you.”