Filling in a Drug Chart

Print the name, date of birth, hospital number on the drug chart	0	1
Document the ward patient is on, the name or initials of the consultant the patient is under	0	1
Document the date and number of the drug chart if multiple drug charts exist	0	1
Document the patient’s weight if required and any other details as indicated on the drug chart	0	1
Document any allergies and what the reaction to these drugs is e.g. rash, anaphylaxis	0	1
Document any drugs that must be given immediately clearly with name, dose, route, the time or STAT and sign for them to be administered	0	1
Document any regular drugs clearly with name, date, dose, route, the time(s) to be given, valid period, the indication and sign for them to be administered	0	1	2
Document any as required drugs clearly with name, date, dose, maximum dose or  frequency, route, valid period, the indication and sign for them to be administered	0	1
Documents any thromboembolic prophylaxis that is required	0	1	2
Documents any fluids that are required with type, volume, route, time to run and sign  for them to be administered	0	1
Checks for any potential interactions or contraindicated drugs and appropriately  manages them e.g. stopping and cancelling	0	1	2
Alerts other staff members that the drug chart has been updated	0	1
Examiner global score: confidence, methodical and proficient	0	1	2

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