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Medication Administration Checklist
The seven rights plus documentation and double-check — used at the bedside.
Right patient
Two identifiers. Match wristband to MAR.
~1 min
Right medication
Compare label to MAR. High-alert meds: independent double check.
~2 min
Right dose
Verify calculation. Use barcode scanning where available.
~1 min
Right route
Confirm prescribed route matches order.
~1 min
Right time
Within facility-defined window.
~1 min
Right documentation
Sign MAR after administration, not before.
~2 min
Right response
Monitor for expected effect and adverse reaction.
~5 min
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