VORB
Medical abbreviation · Medical Documentation
| Stands for | Verbal order read back |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
VORB stands for Verbal order read back, a medical documentation abbreviation.
Documentation tag showing that a verbal order was repeated to the prescriber and confirmed before being carried out. It appears after the order text in the chart.
Example: Increase oxygen to 4 L NC, VORB Dr. Lee/J. Smith RN 0215.
Usage notes
Read-back of verbal and telephone orders has been a Joint Commission patient safety requirement since the early 2000s. The tag also helps auditors confirm compliance. In some hospitals the format is "RBVO" (read back verbal order).
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.