What are the four added rights in drug administration
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Explanation:
The Right Client
It might seem simple but there might be other people living in the client’s home and this person may also be taking medication. You need to make sure that the right person receives the medication. To help ensure you identify the right person you could:
• Recognise the client by sight
• Ask the client their name
• Check the identification of the client with other staff
• Check the photo identification on the Webster Pack
The Right Date and Time
The medication signing sheet and Webster Pack tells you what time of day the client needs to have their medication. You need to confirm that the day and time are correct before giving the client the medication. Medications must be given at specified times because this ensures that the correct amount of the medication is in the client's blood.
The Right Amount
The right amount of medication can be determined by checking that the number of tablets in the blister pack are the same as the number on the back of the of the Webster Pack.
The Right Documentation
You need to document correctly on the medication signing sheet to indicate that the client has taken the medication as ordered. If you were not able to give the medication this needs to be documented using the correct cod