Medication Administration Checklist

The seven rights plus documentation and double-check — used at the bedside.

Checklist steps

Right patient
Two identifiers. Match wristband to MAR.
Right medication
Compare label to MAR. High-alert meds: independent double check.
Right dose
Verify calculation. Use barcode scanning where available.
Right route
Confirm prescribed route matches order.
Right time
Within facility-defined window.
Right documentation
Sign MAR after administration, not before.
Right response
Monitor for expected effect and adverse reaction.

Documentation and response were added to address common error sources.