Off-schedule means a dose given outside its administration buffer window — earlier or later than the prescribed time would normally allow. Carerealm captures this as a distinct recording with its own audit trail.
When you might record off-schedule
Supported person was away from home at the scheduled time and the dose can't be skipped.
Prescriber has given a one-off "shift this dose to X" instruction.
Emergency / urgent administration outside the normal schedule.
How off-schedule recording works
Click the cell you want to record against.
The recorder flags that you're outside the buffer window and asks for a reason.
Pick the outcome and add the reason.
Submit. The administration record carries an "off-schedule" flag and your reason text.
The timeline shows a yellow Off badge on the cell.
Approval modes
Your realm admin sets one of three approval modes for off-schedule administrations:
Mode | Behaviour |
|---|---|
None (default) | No approval needed. Off-schedule is recorded with its flag and reason. |
Non-blocking | An approval request is created for a manager to review later. The administration goes ahead immediately. |
Blocking | The recording is held in approvals queue. A manager must approve before the medication is marked given. |
Note — Per-medication overrides exist for the buffer window — some medications are configured to allow wider off-schedule windows than the default. Check the medication record if you're unsure.