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Run: High-Alert Medication Independent Double-Check Procedure

This high-alert medication independent double-check procedure helps two qualified roles verify the order, dose, product, and administration details before re...

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Steps

The primary actor verifies that the ordered medication appears on the facility high-alert list and that an independent double-check is required before proceeding.
The first verifier reviews the original order without relying on another person's interpretation and confirms the patient name, medication name, strength, dose, route, frequency, and indication when available.
The second verifier reviews the same order independently and does not copy, repeat, or confirm the first verifier's findings before completing their own review.
The two verifiers compare the order against the MAR or dispensing record and confirm the five rights. If a dose calculation is required, each verifier independently checks the calculation and confirms the final result matches the order and facility parameters.
The verifiers confirm the medication name, concentration, expiration date, lot or batch information when required by policy, and the final prepared volume or unit dose before dispensing or administration.
The actor stops the process if any discrepancy exists between the order, the MAR or eMAR, the product label, the calculation, or the prepared dose.
The actor quarantines the medication if needed, notifies the pharmacist, charge nurse, prescriber, or supervisor per facility policy, and documents the non-conformance and resolution path.
The actor records the date, time, medication, verifiers, and outcome of the independent double-check in the medication record or approved system, including any escalation or override per policy.
The actor releases the medication only after the independent double-check is complete, all verification criteria are met, and any required documentation is finished.

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