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      Administering PRN Medications outside of the Admin Round

      If you are administering PRN Medications outside of the Admin Round, you will need to search for the resident’s name, then select the resident's Location

      1. Under the Administration tab on the Dashboard, click on the PRN tab
      2. Enter the Resident’s name into the Search field then enter the Location by using the dropdown arrow
      3. Then click Search
      4. The resident’s image will appear on the left and a button will display if there are any PRNs available to administer.
      You may click on the Resident’s image to retrieve the PRN medication information.  The number of tablets administered within the last 24 hours displays at the top of the PRN medication field

      S8 PRN Medications: If the medication is an S8 click the Remove from Reg button and enter the Quantity of stock removed.  The primary nurse and witness will enter their usernames and passwords, then click Sign. Enter a Reason into the field and click Complete. Continue administration by following the steps below.

      NON-S8 Medications:

      1. Document the PRN administration by clicking the Administer button

      2. Enter the Quantity of tablets administered
      3. Then click Sign
      4. Enter a reason for administering the PRN medication
      5. Then enter your Password
      6. Click Sign
      7. After administration the PRN medication will be marked as Completed