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      Adding Vitals to a Medication

      Provide a clear and concise procedure for your staff to follow when adding vital signsto a medication

      FAQ: I need to add a hold order for blood pressure and heart rate when giving medication, how do I do that?

      1. Navigate to the Medication Section in EMAR

        • Go to the EMAR section in Synkwise.
        • Under "Drug Name," select the medication that requires vital tracking.

      2. Enter Medication Details

        • Choose the medication (e.g., Lisinopril).
        • Set the start date, frequency, time, and dose.
        • In the instructions, add any special requirements, such as: "Hold if systolic blood pressure is less than 100."

      3. Add Vital Tracking

        • Scroll down to "Restrictions / Health Monitoring."
        • Click the button to add a vital requirement.
        • Select Blood Pressure and set the parameter (e.g., less than 100).
        • Select Heart Rate if necessary (you can leave parameters blank if only tracking).

      4. Save and Review the Medication Setup

        • Double-check all entries to ensure accuracy.
        • Click Save to apply the changes.

      5. Check Vitals During Med Pass

        • In Med Pass, icons for Blood Pressure and Heart Rate will appear.
        • The "Not Given" button will be active until vitals are checked.

      6. Enter the Required Vitals

        • Input the blood pressure reading.
        • If below the required threshold (e.g., 99), the system will prompt Do Not Give the medication.
        • Input the heart rate reading to complete the vitals check.

      7. Correcting a Mistake in Vitals

        • If an incorrect vital was entered, it can be deleted and updated.
        • Re-enter the correct blood pressure (e.g., 101/65), save it, and proceed with administering the medication.

      8. Final Steps and Assistance

        • Once vitals meet the required range, you can document that the medication was given.
        • If you need further help, click the help button at the bottom right corner of Synkwise for assistance.


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