Unfortunately, as humans we all make mistakes, and in the medical field one small mistake can put a resident’s life at risk. On my first day alone I misread a meal ticket and accidently gave a resident thicken liquids. Luckily, before the resident drank the water the nurse informed me to carefully read the care plans and she took the water away. However, once in a long while I will hear of improper care provided at Augustana or see it at other off units. Improper care ranges from small details to obvious mistakes, which both can make an enormous different in a person life. That is why it is critical and necessary to work as a team like Augustana does. To prevent mistakes, each medical worker on duty has a walkie-talkie to communicate different
