Medication Verification: Asking the Right Questions

Medication Verification: Asking the Right Questions

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to explain medication verification and ask the right questions to a patient in order to achieve medication verification.

Introduce the learning objective and explain why it is important to master the skill of medication verification.

Why is Medication Verification Important?

Medication errors can cause serious harm to patients. Medication verification is essential in ensuring that patients receive the correct medication and dosage.

Explain the importance of medication verification and the consequences of medication errors.

What is Medication Verification?

Medication verification involves confirming the patient's identity, the medication prescribed, and the dosage.

Define medication verification and the steps involved in the process.

Confirming Patient Identity

Ask the patient to state their name and date of birth. Verify this information with their medical record or ID bracelet.

Explain the importance of confirming patient identity and provide examples of how to confirm patient identity.

Confirming Medication Prescribed

Ask the patient to state the name of the medication they are supposed to receive. Check the medication label to confirm it matches the prescription.

Explain the importance of confirming the medication prescribed and provide examples of how to confirm the medication prescribed.

Confirming Dosage

Ask the patient to state the dosage of the medication they are supposed to receive. Check the medication label to confirm it matches the prescription.

Explain the importance of confirming the dosage and provide examples of how to confirm the dosage.

Asking the Right Questions

Ask the patient if they have any allergies or medical conditions that may affect the medication. Ask the patient if they have any questions about the medication.

Explain the importance of asking the right questions and provide examples of the questions to ask the patient.

Documenting Medication Verification

Document the medication verification process in the patient's medical record.

Explain the importance of documenting medication verification and provide examples of how to document the process.

Conclusion

Medication verification is essential in ensuring patient safety. By confirming patient identity, medication prescribed, and dosage, and asking the right questions, we can prevent medication errors and ensure patients receive the correct medication and dosage.

Summarize the key points of the lesson and emphasize the importance of medication verification.

Quiz

True or False: Medication verification involves confirming the patient's identity, the medication prescribed, and the dosage.

Provide a quiz to test the student's understanding of the lesson.