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The document provides guidelines for accurately documenting medication administration events on the Medication Administration Record (MAR). It outlines procedures for posting new orders, discontinuing medications, handling medication omissions or errors, and recording PRN administrations. Specific instructions are given for both the front and back of the MAR to ensure proper tracking of medication orders, changes, and any incidents related to medication administration.

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What must be recorded on the medication administration record?

Any support given should be recorded on a medicines administration record (MAR). The MAR will preferably be a printed record provided by the pharmacist, doctor or home care provider and should include: name and date of birth. name, formulation and strength of the medicine(s)

What should be recorded on a mar chart?

MAR charts must be clear, accurate and up to date. A MAR chart should contain the following information: Patient details: - Full name, date of birth and weight (if child or frail elderly) and include known allergies and type of reaction experienced. MAR charts in USE - keeping record, keeping residents safe

What information is included on the MAR?

Patient Information Section: Basic patient details, including identification and allergies. Medication Section: A comprehensive list of medications with doses, administration times, and routes. Administration Log: Space for timestamps, provider signatures, and any notes or special instructions.

What should be recorded on the mar?

A MAR includes key information about the individuals medication including, the medication name, dose taken, special instructions and date and time.

What three things are always listed on a mar sheet?

Final answer: A MAR sheet lists the patients full name and identifiers, details of the prescribed medication (name, dosage, route, frequency), and the date and time of administration, including the administrators signature or initials.

Which information must be clearly documented in the medication administration record (MAR) before administering a medication?

Critical information that must be documented in the Medication Administration Record (MAR) before administering medication includes the patients name, medication name, dosage, route of administration, time of administration, allergies, informed consent, previous doses, and clinical indications.

How do I document medication administration on MAR?

The following are examples of information to include on the MAR: Month and year that the Medication Administration Record represents. Date order was given, and date and time medication was administered. Initial of the person transcribing the order. Initial of the person giving the medication.

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