Other / 23/02/2021

Why is it important to know the 7 rights of medication administration?

Knowing about medications and how to assist individuals in using them is vital to the health and well- being of those you support. Following the Seven Rights each time you assist an individual with self-administration of medication is the best way for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) to prevent medication errors.

What are the 8 rights of medication administration?

Rights of Medication Administration

Right patient. Check the name on the order and the patient.
Right medication. Check the medication label.
Right dose. Check the order.
Right route. Again, check the order and appropriateness of the route ordered.
Right time.
Right documentation.
Right reason.
Right response.

What are the 5 rights of medication administration?

In the past, you may have heard of the “5 Rights of Medication Administration: right patient, right drug, right route, right time, and right dose.” Medical practices have changed to include a few more rights.

Where can I find list of medication rights?

1 Right patient Check the name on the order and the patient. Use 2 identifiers. 2 Right medication Check the medication label. Check the order. 3 Right dose Check the order. 4 Right route Again, check the order and appropriateness of the route ordered. 5 Right time Check the frequency of the ordered medication.

What are the 5 rights of a patient?

Confirm that the patient can take or receive the medication by the ordered route. 5. Right time Check the frequency of the ordered medication. Double-check that you are giving the ordered dose at the correct time. Confirm when the last dose was given. 6. Right documentation Document administration AFTER giving the ordered medication.

How to check a patient’s right to medication?

1. Right patient Check the name on the order and the patient. Use 2 identifiers. Ask patient to identify himself/herself. When available, use technology (for example, bar-code system). 2. Right medication Check the medication label. Check the order. 3. Right dose Check the order.