Set and Document that you prepared the medication before giving it
FAQ: I need my staff to document that they took all the medications out of the Mediset and prepared for the resident to take them, how do I add that to each medication?
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Add the Medication and Enable Medication Order Prep
- When adding a new medication, make sure to edit it after entering the pharmacy order.
- Scroll to the bottom of the medication details and check the "Med Order Prep" option.
- Add preparation instructions, such as "Take out med from mediset."
- If the preparation is mandatory, leave the "Skip Preparation" option unchecked.
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Go to MedPass to Administer the Medication
- When passing the medication, go to MedPass in Synkwise.
- Look for the red icon indicating that preparation instructions are required.
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Follow Preparation Instructions
- Click "Given," and a prompt will display the preparation instruction (e.g., "Take out med from mediset").
- Select that you’ve prepared the medication (e.g., placed it in a cup).
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Handle Additional Preparation Needs
- If there’s another reason or preparation step, select the "Other" box.
- Use the provided space to write any additional notes if necessary.
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Save the Medication as Given
- Once the preparation and notes are complete, save the entry to mark the medication as administered.
- Ensure to add the "Med Order Prep" option each time a medication is added.