Medication Ordering, Dispensing, Administering, and Monitoring

Acceptable Types of Orders Required Review Prior to Ordering a Medication Required Elements of a Medication Order Incomplete, Illegible or Unclear Orders Staff member must clarify and confirm with the ordering provider before taking any ac...

Medication Assistance Program (MAP)

Medications Brought in by a Patient Any medications brought to the facility by a patient for administration is subject to all of the rules and guidelines for administration outlined in this policy.

Monitoring patients to determine the effects of their medication(s) may include clinical information from the clinical record, relevant lab values, and clinical response.