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PROCEDURE

 Check physician's order for each medication to be pre-poured.

 Consult with patient/caregiver to choose an appropriate receptacle for
pre-pour; consider patient's manual dexterity and visual acuity.

 Wash hands and prepare a clean work area.

 Pre-pour per physician's order one medication at a time until all
medications are pre-poured.

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STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE

 Leave pre-poured medications in a safe place that is accessible to the
patient.

 When indicated, prepare a written medication schedule, e.g., index
card to correspond with medications pre-poured or calendar to be left
in a permanent location.

 If using envelopes or plastic "Baggies", label each one with the day
and time of administration.

 Instruct patient/family/caregiver to call nurse if pre-poured medication
regimen changes or if problem occurs.

 Instruct patient/family/caregiver not to change, subtract or add any
medication to pre-poured medication receptacle(s).

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