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MAR (Medication Administration Record)

Document every medication within one hour of administration.

MAR (Medication Administration Record)

Document every medication within one hour of administration.

DDD Requirement: AAC R2-6-408 — Medication must be documented within 1 hour of administration.

Before Administering — the 5 Rights

  1. ✅ Right Member (verify with photo ID)
  2. ✅ Right Medication (check label 3x)
  3. ✅ Right Dose (measure carefully)
  4. ✅ Right Time (within 30-min window)
  5. ✅ Right Route (oral, topical, etc.)

MAR Documentation

  • Given: Record time administered, initial immediately
  • Refused: Document reason, notify supervisor, file incident if required
  • Held: Document reason (NPO, vomiting, etc.), notify prescriber
  • Missed: Document why, follow facility protocol
Critical Rules:
  • ⚠️ NEVER pre-chart (document before giving)
  • ⚠️ NEVER document for another staff member
  • ⚠️ ALWAYS use initials only (full name in system)
  • ⚠️ ALWAYS document within 1 hour
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