Add Multiple Frequencies to a Medication Order

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FAQ: How do I add an order that is tapering down, or if I want to add multiple frequencies like a PRN and a schedule in one order?

1. Understand When to Use Multiple Frequencies

Use for orders like: 1 tablet daily for 7 days, then 2 tablets daily for the next 7 days.
Important: The medication must have the same drug strength across all parts (e.g., all 10 mg tablets).

2. Navigate to Resident's Medication Section

Go to the resident's profile and open the Medications section.
Click Add Medication.

3. Select the Medication

Start typing the medication name (e.g., “lis”) and select it from the dropdown list.
Ensure it’s the correct strength (e.g., 10 mg tablet).

4. Enter Part 1 Frequency

Set the frequency to “One time daily.”
Set dose as “1 tablet.”
Choose a start date (e.g., June 16).
Set the end date to 7 days later (e.g., June 23).
Set the time (e.g., 8:00 AM).

5. Add Part 2 Frequency

Click Add Frequency.
Set this second frequency to “One time daily.”
Set dose as “2 tablets.”
Choose a start date one day after Part 1 ends (e.g., June 24).
Set the end date 7 days after that (e.g., July 1).
Confirm the administration time is the same (e.g., 8:00 AM).
Update the dosage reason if needed.

6. Save and Review

Click Save.
The system will label this as a multi-sig order.
You'll see Part 1 and Part 2 listed under the medication.

7. Verify in Med Pass and Med Log

In Med Pass, the medication will show up according to the current date and active frequency.
In the Med Log, view past and upcoming scheduled administrations based on start and end dates.

8. Notes and Support

This also works for taper-down orders, as long as the drug strength stays the same.
If this comes through a pharmacy order, the system will auto-generate Part 1 and Part 2 sections.
Use the Help button > Ask AI or Contact an Agent for additional support.

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