Recording a single medication

Steps

1. Open the area's eMAR app. Find the dose to record on the timeline.

2. Click the cell. The recorder slideover opens.

3. Pick an outcome:

4. • Given (outcome 1) — successfully administered.

5. • Refused (outcome 3) — supported person refused.

6. • Missed (outcome 5) — the person fell asleep, forgot, etc.

7. • Click More options for outcomes 2, 4, 6, 7, 8.

8. Add a note where required — refusals and "Other" prompt for one automatically.

9. Confirm. The dose is timestamped with your name. The cell flips colour immediately.

When the recorder requires more

• Witness — controlled drugs and some safety-critical medications require a second staff member to confirm. Their PIN or sign-in is captured.

• Reason text — refusals, omissions and "Other" need a short reason.

• Safety override — if a drug interaction or allergy alert fires, you'll be asked to confirm and document why you're proceeding.

Note — See Understanding outcome codes for the full meaning of each code, and Recording PRN for as-needed medications.