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4. Use of pre-printed order forms (or order sets) for order or administration of high

alert medicines should be encouraged. Record of the same should be maintained in

patient medical record

5. Dispensing record should be available for individual doses and drugs

6. Patients’ condition and progress should be documented properly in the patient

chart or medical record as per the organization’s policy

7. All drugs administered should be recorded in a designated place in the patient chart

or medical record (Medication Administration Record) as per the organization’s

policy

8. All patient records should contain drugs allergy status (known or not known) and

past medication history

9. Storage conditions like temperature and humidity etc. of the drugs storage area

10. Should be documented retained till a defined timeframe

Patient Education

1. Educating patients on safe use of medicines in general, and HAMs in particular is

the shared responsibility of all healthcare professionals

2. Instructions to patients on how to use medication in a safe manner as per

prescription should be clear and understandable (written, printed, electronic or

verbal).

3. Medication should be reconciled at the time of admission and upon discharge, to

avoid duplications or omissions of important drugs. Patients should also be

informed about the updated or current medication list

4. If any drug-food allergies (or interactions) are identified, patients or their care

givers should be informed about precautionary measures (the type of medicines or

foods to be avoided)

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