- Identify patient’s name by mentioning the name and check treatment sheet against doctor’s order.
- Explain procedure to patient and send tray to the bedside.
- Check for the right patient, right medication, right time, right dose, ensure patient’s right to know/consent and to refuse.
- Read the label on the package and compare with patient’s treatment sheet.
- Remove the package, check the label of the package and compare with patient’s treatment sheet for the third time.
- Pour out water into the drinking glass or cup.
- Take the tablet with a spoon.
- Give the tablet to the patient and ensure patient swallows it.
- Congratulate patient and make him comfortable in bed.
- Discard tray, wash and dry hands.
- Document procedure in the nurses’ notes and chart on treatment sheet.
