Identification should include the
- right patient
- right medication
- right dose
- right route
- right time
- right documentation.
The purpose of the rights are
- to achieve therapeutic goal
- to prevent harm to the client
- to avoid ethical and/or legal complications.
The MA must verify the rights:
- When in doubt about any of the rights, do not administer the medication.
- Notify the supervisor if medication is not administered.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What steps should be taken before administering medication?
- Why is it important to know your facility’s time frame in administering medications?
- What technologies are in place to prevent medication errors?