Title: Describe the three types of forms commonly used to document medication administration.
Course: Medication Aide (14051-18) > Section: Documenting Medication Administration

Description should include

- the physician’s order (PO) form or HCP order form
- the MAR
- the medication error report form
- other medication administration documentation forms

  - the client-controlled drug form
  - the controlled drug count documentation
  - the drug disposal disposition form
  - electronic documentation.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to document medication administration immediately?
- Why is it important to report medication errors promptly?