Standard E4: The facility has defined procedure for safe drug administration
standard is concerned with safety of drug administration including high alert drugs administration, legibility of medical orders, process for checking drugs and processes related to self-drug administration etc.
Patient’s records should be reviewed for legibility, appropriateness and recording of date of orders.
Safe injection practices like use of separate needle for multi-dose vial should be observed.
ME E4.1: The facility ensures verified and legible medical orders/prescriptions prior to drug administration.
(Focuses on reviewing patient records for legible prescriptions, drug dosage, route, frequency, date of order, and doctor's sign/stamp).
ME E4.2: Facility staff adhere to safe injection practices and infection control protocols during drug administration.
(Focuses on using sterile single-use syringes/needles, separate needles for multi-dose vials, proper skin antisepsis, and immediate safe disposal of used sharps).
ME E4.3: The facility has a defined procedure for safe storage, handling, and administration of high-alert medications and emergency drugs.
(Focuses on special labeling, segregated storage of high-alert drugs, double-check procedures prior to administration, and emergency drug tray preparedness).
ME E4.4: The facility monitors patients after drug administration and manages adverse drug reactions (ADR).
(Focuses on post-administration observation, patient instruction regarding potential side effects, maintaining an ADR reporting log, and taking immediate corrective action in case of allergic/adverse events).
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