The procedure for correcting an error on a patient's chart form that is incorrectly labeled with another patient's ID label is to:

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An X should be drawn with a black ink pen through the incorrect label and above the incorrect label,Mistaken entry should be written along with the date;time;and first initial,last name,and status of the person correcting the labeling error.The correct patient ID label should be affixed on the form next to the incorrect label (do not place the correct label over the incorrect label).It is also permissible to hand print the patient information in black ink next to the incorrect label that has an X drawn through it.

The Procedure for Correcting an Error on a Patient's Chart