Give a Group of Medications Using Batch Processing
How to enable and use the batch processing feature to administer multiple medications at once on the Medpass
FAQ: What is the easiest and best way to give a group of medications at the end of my shift?
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Enable Batch Processing (For Admins)
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This feature must be enabled by a Workspace Admin.
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Navigate to Administration and select Manage Roles.
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You must edit a Custom Role, as system roles cannot be changed. Click Update on the custom role you want to modify.
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Scroll down to the Medication Administrations section.
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Check the box next to Batch Medications.
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Click Save and ensure this role is applied to the appropriate staff members.
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Use Batch Processing on the Medpass
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Go to the Medpass.
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Click the Batch Medications button.
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A list of medications for the selected time will appear. You can either click the main Given button to mark all medications at once or select Given for each one individually.
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Click Complete at the bottom of the screen to save.
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Handle Medications Requiring Vitals
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Medications that require a vital sign (e.g., heart rate, blood pressure) cannot be fully administered through the batch processing screen.
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You must first exit the batch screen, return to the regular Medpass view, and enter the required vital for that specific medication.
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After entering the vital, you can then click Batch Medications again to administer the rest of the medications for that time.
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Document Past-Due Medications
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You can use batch processing for previous days.
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On the Medpass, scroll back to the date you need to document.
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Enter any required vitals for that day first.
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Click the Batch Medications button, mark the medications as Given, and click Complete.
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Verify in the Medlog
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After using batch processing, it is recommended to navigate to the Medlog to review and confirm that all medications were documented correctly.
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