December 4, 2019

The medication name is NOT the full order – check the dose, route, dose form and frequency before every administration

Administering a medication from the MAW

 

 

Double check the details and dose again by clicking on the “Result” before signing

 

 

Administering a medication from the MAR

Accurately read the full order on the MAR

Example (below): This order reads, give 12.5 mg of Metoprolol 50mg oral tablet (a quarter tablet)

 

 

 

December 4, 2019

The medication name is NOT the full order – check the dose, route, dose form and frequency before every administration