We have read about the serious consequences of recording an error in vital sign readings. if vital signs are taken incorrectly, or documented incorrectly, serious and even fatal side effects may occur. if you are working in a health care facility, and you notice a piece of equipment used to check vital signs is not working properly, what steps should you take?

If one is working in a health care facility and one notices that an equipment used to check vital signs is not working such as the thermometer the following should be done. First, the use of that equipment should be stop and next is that it should be reported to the immediate supervisor in order for it to be disseminated to the other colleagues. Next the owner of the facility should be informed in order for the equipment to be checked or if needed to be replaced.