medical administration record and medical appointment
the two types of MARs
record
to cure an illness/disease, to prevent an illness/disease, to
four reasons to use medications reduce/relieve symptoms related to an illness/disease, to
manage an illness/disease
1. unlicensed personnel can only give meds after success-
ful completion of the MTTP and certification by the MBON
as a MT
2. only RNs can delegate the administration of medica-
tions by CMTs
four basic rules 3. all meds must have a current HCP order and a pharmacy
label to be administered. Except for OTC meds selected
and recommended by the RN
4. all OTC meds must have a pharmacy label to be adminis-
tered. Except for those that are selected and recommend-
ed by the RN
1. observe for changes
2. report observations
3. assist in HCP visits
4. obtain meds from pharmacy
Medication Administration Process
5. store meds safely
6. administer meds correctly
7. ensure meds are taken
8. document correctly
1. address the individual by name
2. otter privacy during med administration
ensuring individual rights 3. keep meds in a secure non-public place
4. don't hang med records on the wall
5. don't have individuals line up to get meds
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