Poison prevention
Record each medicine dose
Assist only from the medicine label and employer-provided schedule, then record the dose immediately after it is taken.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-12
Why it matters
One clear, timely record reduces duplicate doses, missed doses, and handover misunderstandings.
Wrong action
Relying on memory, signing in advance, or letting carers keep separate unofficial notes.
Correct action
Check the person, medicine, dose, and time; record only after use and report any mismatch.
What to do
- Match the name, medicine, dose, and time to the label and schedule.
- Sign the designated record only after the dose is taken.
- For refusal, omission, or mismatch, do not make up the dose; tell the employer.
If something happens
If a duplicate, wrong, or excessive dose is suspected, do not induce vomiting or improvise treatment. Keep the packaging and record, tell the employer, seek professional help, and call 999 if serious.
Sources and review
- Social Welfare Department — Medication Administration Record
Last reviewed: 2026-09-12
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