Three Checks _ Medication Administration – Flashcards

* Read medication administration record and remove the medication(s) from the clients drawer. Verify that the client's name and room number match MAR. * Compare the label of the Medication against the MAR * If the dosage does not match the MAR, determine if you need to do a math calculation * Check the expiration date

* While preparing the medication (e.g. Pouring, Drawing up, or Placing unopened package in a medication cup), look at the medication label and check against MAR

* Recheck the label on the container (e.g., vial, bottle, or unused unit-dose medications) before returning to its storage place. or * Check the Label on the medication against the MAR before opening the package at the bedside.

* Ask about other allergies * Make sure they are able to swallow * Make sure Medication is not Expired * Ask how many pills they are able to take at a time if more than one. * Inform Pt what medication you are giving them * Get Pt name and Date of Birth * Wash Hands * Introduce * 30CC before and after for crush, slush, flush * No more than 10CC for mutable medications * Always use gloves.

* Right Medication * Right Dose * Right Time * Right Route * Right Client * Right Client Education * Right Documentation * Right to Refuse * Right Assessment * Right Evaluation