Medication Occurrences Flashcards
1
Q
A medication occurrence is when…
A
one of the 5 rights goes wrong
2
Q
You must know….
A
your agency’s emergency procedures and where emergency contact numbers are listed
3
Q
If you make or discover a medication occurrence speak to a MAP Consultant immediately…
A
Follow all recommendations
Document recommendations
4
Q
Medication occurrences must be reported to the MAP Coordinator within….
A
7 days of discovery
5
Q
Hotline medication occurrences must be reported to DPH and the MAP Coordinator within…
A
24 hours of discovery
6
Q
What is a Hotline Medication Occurrence?
A
When one of the 5 rights goes wrong during the medication administration process; followed by medical intervention, illness, injury or death.
