A File Time Variance is a discrepancy of 30+ minutes between the File Time and the Administration Time of a medication. A File Time Variance is created when the user scans the medication after the administration and edits the time to indicate the time the patient was given the medication. File Time Variance is a show of false documentation of medication administration and against policy.
Please ensure medications are being scanned and documented in real time.
Included is an educational document for review on File Time Variances.
Thank you for your dedication to patient safety!