QOD abbreviation | Decoded

Risk

Can be mistaken for "QD" (daily) or "QID" (four times daily)

Safer Alternative

Write "every other day"

Example

QOD misread as QD, doubling dose frequency

Sources

https://online.ecri.org/hubfs/ISMP/Resources/ISMP_ErrorProneAbbreviation_List.pdf

https://www.jointcommission.org/en-us/knowledge-library/support-center/standards-interpretation/standards-faqs/000001457