How do I add a Resident's Allergies/Drug Reactions?

Even if the resident does not have Allergies or Adverse Drug Reactions, this field should be completed with 'No Known Drug Allergies' (NKDA).

 

No Known Drug Allergies

1. After searching for and selecting your resident, move to the Resident Info tab
2. Under the resident image, navigate to and click on Allergies & Adverse Drug Reactions
   
   
3. Click into the first field and type NKDA
4. Type No Known Drug Allergies into the next field, however this field and the other fields may be left blank
5. Then click Save List
6. Click Close

If you are advised that the resident does have an allergy, simply remove the Allergy by clicking the bin/trash icon to the right of the Date Reaction Last Occurred field

Adding an Allergy and a Reaction

1. Click into the field and type the Drug Name or Substance
2. In the Reaction Description free text the Resident's Reaction Symptoms
3. In the Type of Reaction field, free text the type of Reaction, for example 'Severe'
4. Enter the Date this Reaction Last Occurred (if Known). Leave the date blank if unknown)
5. To add another ADR, click on the Add Another ADR button
6. Then simply repeat the process
7. Then click the Save List button
8. When the ADR List has updated, click Close