Adding a New Medication
To add a new medication for a member:- Select the medical tab in the member’s profile and then “Pharmacy” from the dropdown that appears
- Find the “All Medications” section
- Click the ”+ Add” button at the top of the section
Medication Information
When adding a medication, you can specify the following details:- Medication Name: Name of the prescribed medication
- RX Number: Prescription identification number
- Prescribing Doctor: Name of the doctor who prescribed the medication
- Dosage: Amount of medication to be administered
- Medication Type: Choose between:
- Over the counter
- Supplement
- Status: Set as either:
- Active
- Inactive
- Medication Route: Method of administration (e.g., oral, topical, injection)
- Tracking Schedule: Set specific times and frequencies for medication administration
- Purpose: Document the reason for the medication
- Side Effects: List potential side effects to monitor
- Additional Comments: Any other relevant information about the medication
Medication Tracking
Once a medication is added:- It becomes available for tracking for that specific member
- Appears on the member’s eMAR (Electronic Medication Administration Record) when an administration is tracked
- Can be monitored and updated as needed
Managing Multiple Medications
There is no limit to the number of medications you can add for each member. This allows you to:- Track all necessary medications in one place
- Maintain an accurate record of both regular and as-needed medications
- Ensure proper medication administration and tracking