Identification should include the
- right patient
- right drug
- right dose
- right route
- right time
- right documentation
- right technique.
See VBON student handouts 2.1—2.5A.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What steps should be taken before administering medication?
- Why is it important to know your facility’s time frame in administering medications?
- What technologies are in place to prevent medication errors?