Nursing Home Medication Administration Checklist

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Welcome to the Nursing Home Medication Administration Checklist. This tool ensures safe and accurate medication administration. Simply tick the boxes as each task is completed, adhering to facility protocols for efficient and effective care delivery.

Task	Completed	Notes/Comments
Resident Identification and Verification
Confirm resident's identity using two identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth).	Yes No
Cross-reference identification with the resident's medical record.	Yes No
Medication Order Verification
Review physician's medication order.	Yes No
Verify medication name, dosage, route, frequency, and administration time.	Yes No
Check for any allergies or contraindications.	Yes No
Medication Preparation
Gather necessary supplies.	Yes No
Prepare medication according to the prescription and facility protocols.	Yes No
Label medication if required by facility policy.	Yes No
Administration Process
Administer medication at the scheduled time.	Yes No
Verify the resident's willingness and ability to take medication.	Yes No
Administer medication using the correct route (e.g., oral, topical, injectable).	Yes No
Document administration details (e.g., date, time, dosage, route) on the resident's medication administration record (MAR).	Yes No
Monitoring and Observation
Monitor resident for any adverse reactions or side effects.	Yes No
Assess vital signs if necessary.	Yes No
Document any observed reactions or changes in the resident's condition.	Yes No
Resident Education and Counseling
Provide information to the resident and/or family regarding medication purpose, dosage, and potential side effects.	Yes No
Offer counseling on medication adherence and management.	Yes No
Documentation and Communication
Record medication administration details accurately on the MAR.	Yes No
Communicate any concerns or changes in medication status to the healthcare team.	Yes No
Document any missed doses or medication refusals.	Yes No
Follow-Up and Quality Assurance
Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with medication administration protocols.	Yes No
Review incident reports and address any medication errors promptly.	Yes No
Implement corrective actions as needed to improve medication administration processes.	Yes No
Disposal of Medications
Dispose of expired or unused medications according to facility policy and regulatory guidelines.	Yes No
Document medication disposal appropriately.	Yes No
Training and Competency Assessment
Provide ongoing training and education to nursing staff on medication administration procedures.	Yes No
Conduct competency assessments to ensure staff proficiency in medication administration.	Yes No