9 Rights Of Medication Admin
Rights of Medication Administration
1. Right Patient - Description: The medication must be administered to the correct patient for whom it is prescribed. - Important Note: Patient identity should be confirmed using at least two facility-approved identifiers
(e.g.,...
- Description: The medication must be administered to the correct patient for whom it is prescribed.
- Important Note: Patient identity should be confirmed using at least two facility-approved identifiers
(e.g., name, date of birth, medical record number).
2. Right Drug
- Description: Administration of the correct medication.
- Important Note: This involves careful review of medications, as many medications can have similar
names, which could lead to errors.
3. Right Route
- Description: Administration of the medication using the prescribed route.
- Important Note: Routes may include oral, intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, etc., and should
match the order.
4. Right Time
- Description: Administration of the medication at the correct time.
- Important Note: Ensures that therapeutic serum levels are maintained and follows facility policies
regarding acceptable administration windows.
5. Right Dose
- Description: Ensuring that the prescribed dose is transcribed and administered accurately.
- Important Note: Nurses must verify that the dose is within the appropriate therapeutic range.
6. Right Documentation
- Description: Timely and accurate documentation of the medication administration.
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