Med Check Off Flashcards
Pre check & 1st check
Hand hygiene
Review MAR for current time and appropriateness of administering scheduled meds
Pre check & first check
FIRST CHECK against MAR while removing meds
Right pt
Right med
Right route
Right dose
Right time
NOT EXPIRED
PMR DTE
Second Check & Medication Prep
Gathers materials: syringe, alcohol, pill splitter, juice, cup
Select appropriate needle
Second Check & Medication Prep
Injections: hand hygiene
Aseptic technique
One hand scoop method
Vial/packaging retained for scanning at bedside
Second Check & Medication Prep
Injections: 2nd RN verification of dose for high alert med (insulin, heparin)
Second Check & Medication Prep
SECOND CHECK against MAR
PMR DT
Second Check & Medication Prep
Verbalize labeling (med & concentration)
Pt edu & Third check
Hand hygiene
Introduce self
Explains procedure
Pt edu & Third Check
Prior to admin, provide edu regarding pt- specific indication, Se, and follow up labs for each med
Pt edu & Third Check
Scan pt barcode
Pt edu & Third Check
Verifies rt pt w/ two identifiers
Allergy assessment
Pt edu & Third Check
Scan each med prior to third check
Pt edu & Third Check
THIRD CHECK
PMR DT
Pt prep & med admin
Pt privacy
Bed to comfortable working height
Pt prep & med admin
Non-parenteral Meds: position pt appropriately
Gloves if necessary
