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Always check the patient's name, ID band if appropriate, and check medication container before giving a medication. Is this the medication that was prescribed or ordered? Is the medication the right strength? How much should be given?

Right documentation: Record the medication administration, including the name of the medication, the dose, the route, the time, and any other relevant information. Right response: Monitor the patient's response to the medication and take appropriate action if there are any adverse effects or unexpected outcomes.

WHAT ARE THE THREE CHECKS? Checking the: – Name of the person; – Strength and dosage; and – Frequency against the: Medical order; • MAR; AND • Medication container.

Observe patient for any reaction. Document any adverse reactions and what action was taken in the patient's medical record. Medicines must be administered in ance with their product information whenever possible.

These six rights include the following: Right Patient. Right Drug. Right Dose. Right Time. Right Route. Right Documentation.

NOTE: the “5 rights” focus specifically on the process of administering medications. The medication process is generally recognized as consisting of five stages: ordering/prescribing; transcribing and verifying; dispensing and delivering; administering; and monitoring/reporting.

Pre-Administration Check Vital Signs. Before administering cardiac medication, the patient's blood pressure and heart rate are typically assessed to ensure they are within range of parameters for administration. ... Perform a Focused Respiratory Assessment. ... Review Lab Results. ... Perform a Pain Assessment.

There are five “rights” of medication safety every healthcare provider should know: right medication, right dosage, right time, right patient, and right route.