BCMA Scanning Tip: Some medications may have a double bar code for scanning, upper and lower. In this scenario, the lower bar code is the bar code that should be scanned. Make sure to cover the upper bar code with something when scanning as it has been found that even though it looks as if you are scanning the lower bar code, the scanner has been picking up the upper bar code in some cases.
If the scanner picks up the upper bar code if will look like a scan did not occur.
Best Practice: Double check all medication documentation after scanning to ensure documentation accuracy.
