RED ALERT FOR MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION

Updated 4/25

Dear nurses,

Medication administration is a necessary part of a nurse's 
daily routine. However, it is important to make every attempt

to avoid medication errors.

Here are some helpful hints:

- CHECK MD ORDER

- FOLLOW YOUR INSTITUTION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
FOR ADMINISTRATION OF NARCOTIC DRIPS
- AVOID RUSHING WHEN CHECKING MEDICATIONS.
- AVOID CHECKING ORDERS AND TALKING ON THE PHONE.
- IT IS OKAY TO BE OVERLY CAUTIOUS WHEN PASSING MEDICATIONS.

Medication doses are shown in the image above.