Enable this setting under Administration/Settings/EMAR and turn on Secondary Witness as a mandatory sign-off
FAQ: I need my staff to sign off on the narcotic count at the end of their shift and have a secondary witness be notified to sign as well.
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Enable the Secondary Witness Setting
- Go to the administration settings in your system.
- Navigate to the eMAR tab.
- Locate the "Secondary Witness" option and enable it.
- Click "Save" to apply the changes.
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Access the Narcotic Count in eMAR
- Open the eMAR section.
- Navigate to "Narcotic Count."
- This feature is mainly for staff members who perform narcotic counts at shift changes.
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Add a Narcotic Count Entry
- Select the narcotic medication (e.g., Oxycodone).
- Click the "Add Count" button.
- Enter the current medication count (e.g., 35) based on the shift change.
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Enable and Assign a Secondary Witness
- Select "Change of Shift" or "Correct Count" if needed.
- Ensure the secondary witness option is enabled.
- Choose the staff member who will serve as the secondary witness.
- Click "Save."
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Notify the Secondary Witness via Email
- The selected staff member will receive an email notification.
- The email contains a link directing them to the narcotic count for verification.
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Sign as the Secondary Witness
- Open the email and click the provided link.
- If using a shared device, sign out of any existing accounts and log in as the correct caregiver.
- Click "Sign" in the blue box.
- Enter your name and initials, then save.
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Review and Print the Secondary Witness Record
- Once signed, the record is updated in the system.
- The provider can print a record of secondary witnesses, including signatures.
- Store the printed sheet in a secure location.
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Contact Support for Assistance
- If you need help, use the chat feature in the bottom right corner of the system to reach support.