Administration

What Works: Effective Practices for Office-based CareMedication Management
Medication Administration

Recommendation: Only licensed staff, or staff under the direct supervision of a physician, administer medications.

 Exemplary Practice

  • Use of the Omni Cell auto dispensing medication machine
  • Automated system dispenses individual doses of a prescribed medication

Benefits:
  • Enhances medication safety
  • Promotes correct dosage
In practice at: Pediatric Group Practice (MGH)


 Effective Practice
  • Medical Assistants administer only under the direct MD supervision.
  • RNs and LPNs administer based on a physician's orders.
Benefit: Appropriate training and supervision prevents mistakes.
In practice at: HVMA (all sites)


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