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DoDEA School Health Services Manual 2942.0 Volume 1 Revised: 2016 DRAFT
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Rights of Medication Administration
Before administering medications,
STOP AND READ!
⇒
Is this the right
student
?
Ask the student their name, their whole name.
Check the medication container for the student’s name
⇒
Is this the right
medicine
?
Check the medication container against the order
sheet, medication administration log or computer screen to assure that the
container has the correct medication to be administered.
⇒
Is this the right
dosage
?
Check the medication container against the order
sheet, medication administration log and/or computer screen to assure that the
correct dose is to be administered.
⇒
Is this the right
route
?
Check the medication container against the order
sheet, medication administration log and/or computer screen to assure that the
route is correct. Pour the oral medication in the cup and give to the student.
Inhaled medication is administered through a spacer.
⇒
Is this the right
t ime
?
Check the medication container against the order sheet,
medication administration log or computer screen to assure that the time
corresponds to the time ordered. Most medications may be administered up to
one hour before or after the time listed on the label. Contact the school nurse
or sponsor/parent/guardian if there is a longer time discrepancy.
⇒
Is this the right
documentat ion
?
Document
after
the medication is
administered using either the electronic SIS or SHSM Form H-3-2-1. If using
the paper log, the time and your initials
must
be entered in the date block AND
you must sign the signature block.
⇒
Is this the right
reason
?
Confirm the rational for the ordered medication. Ask
the student the reason they are taking the medication.
⇒
Is this the right
response
?
Document monitored response to the medication.
(i.e., improved peak expiratory flow rate, decreased discomfort, improved
blood glucose levels)
If there is a discrepancy at any point, do not administer the medication. Contact the
school nurse and/or administration.