Apply a patch via transdermal or topical every 24 hours or to the desired duration
FAQ: I need to add a lidocaine patch and then remove it 12 hours later.
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Add a New Medication
- Navigate to the resident's medication list and click on "Add Medication."
- Search for "Lidocaine" by typing a few letters and selecting the correct option from the list.
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Select the Correct Drug Details
- Choose the lidocaine patch option.
- If "transdermal" is not listed, select it under the drug route.
- Set the correct drug strength and patch type.
- If the correct strength is not available, manually edit the drug name and enter the strength.
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Set the Frequency and Application Details
- Under frequency, select "One time daily."
- Set the application time (e.g., 8 AM for a 24-hour patch).
- Indicate that one patch is being applied.
- If necessary, backdate the application.
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Select the Body Area and Save
- Choose the body area where the patch will be applied.
- Save the entry, and verify the details in the medication log.
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Document Patch Removal
- When removing a 24-hour patch, document the removal after 24 hours.
- Navigate to the med pass, go back to the previous application date, and mark the patch as removed.
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Handling 12-Hour Patches
- For 12-hour patches, an additional custom medication entry is needed.
- Create a second entry with "Remove" in the drug name and select "Topical" instead of "Transdermal."
- This allows removal documentation without requiring a time range.
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Finalizing the Entry in Medpass
- Verify the patch application and removal in the med pass.
- Disable the body area selection if only documenting removal.
- Ensure the correct times and patch type (transdermal for 24-hour, topical for 12-hour) are used.