Medication Administration

Medication Administration

1. 6 Rights

   • 1 - Right Patient
   • 2 - Right Medication
   • 3 - Right Dose
   • 4 - Right Route
   • 5 -Right Time
   • 6 - Right Documentation

2. 1 - Right Patient

   • 2 IDs: name and DOB
   • Check wristband and chart

3. 2 - Right Medication

   • Meds look and sound alike
   • DO NOT GIVE A MEDICATION YOU DIDN'T PREPARE!
   • Pay attention if patient questions it

4. 5 - Right Time

5. 4 - Right Route

6. 3 - Right Dose

7. 6 - Right Documentation