The transfer of information from prescriptions to Medication Administration Records (MARs) is usually completed by an experienced staff member.
It is good practice to have the MAR sheet verified and signed by a second person.
All prescription details from the pharmacy label on the medication are transferred to the MAR, these include:
You will need to show your manager you can identify information from prescriptions and where it is transferred to on the MAR sheet. This is usually done via an observation of practice.
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Class Sessions
1- 1. Procedures and techniques for administering medication via different routes
2- 2. Transferring information from prescriptions to Medication Administration Records
3- 3. Infection control precautions
4- 4. Appropriate timing for medication
5- 5. Select, check and correctly prepare medication
6- 6. Safely administer medication
7- 7. Confirm the individual has taken medication