Medication Management

Right Medication: Verifying that the medication being administered is the correct one.
Right Patient: Positively identify the patient.
Right Dose: Checking the MAR/ prescription to ensure the correct dosage is administered.
Right Route: Confirm the correct route. Prevents harmful effects and ensures optimal drug absorption.
Right Time & Frequency: Check when the medication should be given and ensure it aligns with the last dose.
Right Response: Make sure that the medication leads to the desired effect.
Right Documentation: Record the time, dose, route, and any relevant information in the care record.
Right to Refuse: Respect the patient’s decision if they choose to refuse, after a thorough discussion about risks and benefits.
Right Education: Provide clear and concise information about the medication being taken.
Right Reason: Confirm the rationale for the medication. What is the patient’s history? Why are the taking the medication?