- Use the workaround to be efficient and fit in.
- Report the workaround immediately to management.
- Refuse to use the workaround and follow proper policy, while advocating for a safer, more efficient process if possible.
- Only use the workaround when short on time.
A nurse discovers a “workaround” to a hospital policy that makes a certain task faster but bypasses a safety check designed to prevent medication errors. Several colleagues use this workaround regularly. The nurse is pressured to conform to the group practice. What is the most ethical decision for the nurse?
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