Patients Name

Check prescription chart is valid

Date of Birth Hospital Number Allergies

Check patients condition

Check all sections of chart

Regular meds, as require, once only, antibiotics etc. Generic name of Drug

Be aware of care plan Is drug safe to give or should it be admitted Check pulse if giving Digoxin if <60 bpm omit Check BP if giving hypotensives ie, Ramipril if systolic BP <110 omit

Ensure patients Understanding

Gain consent Dispense into clean/dry/disposable container

Check correctly prescribed

Dose required Route of administration Frequency/time/duration Signed Dated Legible Check name on box

Administer medication
Remove tablets using non touch technique Measure liquids with appropriate syringe Ask patient their name

Check patients identification

Ask date of birth Check wristband Hospital number Patients details Check patient taken all medication Date Time

Check Medication

Check name of foil Check Dose Check expiry date Check if patient has allergies/sensitivities Check if already administered, when last dose given Check knowledge of medication Therapeutic effect Side effects Precautions Contra indications Usual dose and route Before or after food

Give medication

Documentation

Initial If refused or decided not to be given record omissions using reason code.

Nursing and Midwifery Council (2010). Standards for medicines management. London: NMC Dawn Westlake (2011) 3rd year Student Nurse. UWE The 5 Rights of drug administration: Right dose, Right drug, Right patient, Right route, Right time