Explain the appropriate timing of medication e.g check that the individual has not taken any medication recently

Exact time for the medication can be found on medication administration record chart (MAR). MAR chart has to be signed with appropriate code after administering medication. If medication has already been administered then we will find the MAR chart signed. We can also check the blister pack or MDS to find out whether it has been administered or not. We can also talk to the colleague to find out whether they have administered it on time or not. We can also check with the individual as last resort if they have got mental capacity and not suffering from any mental illness.

By Md Foisal Miah Talukdar