1. Printing Med. Admin. Records (MARs):

Use a computer-based program or facility-specific software to generate MARs.

Once generated, you print the MARs on paper for each resident. This process involves accessing the software, selecting the appropriate resident, and generating a printable document.

 2. Tracking Medication Inventory:

Rely on systems or spreadsheets to track medication inventory.

• Physical inventory sheets: Record medication quantities and update them as medications are administered or restocked.
• Spreadsheets: Utilize programs like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets to create and maintain inventory records.
  

3. Managing Prescription Med Inventory:

Check medication stock, reorder supplies, and update inventory records.

Perform tasks such as:

• Counting medications: Physically count the remaining medication quantities in storage to determine if any need to be reordered.
• Paper-based records: Maintain separate records or logs where you document medication orders, receipt of supplies, and adjustments to stock levels.
  

4. Finding Drug Data Sheet:

Refer to various sources to access drug fact sheets, including:

• Drug reference books:

Have physical books or manuals that provide detailed information about different medications, including dosage, indications, contraindications, and potential side effects.

• Online searches:

Use search engines to find drug fact sheets from reliable sources such as pharmaceutical websites, medical databases, or government health websites.

5. Retrieving Past Medication Information:

To access past medication information for each resident, you may rely on:

• Paper-based records: Have physical charts or folders containing past medication details, including medication names, dosages, administration dates, and any documented observations or incidents.
• Filing systems: Use filing cabinets or storage systems to organize and retrieve the

necessary paper-based records when needed.

If you’re already adopting these practices, you’re doing well. Yet, these tasks can be laborious if done manually. Hudson Regional Long Term Care Pharmacy’s Portal allows you to efficiently automate these functions in one place.