How do I order Once Only Meds (STAT) ?

You may need to order Once Only Meds (STAT) for your resident

From the dashboard, click on the Resident Name you wish to prescribe the Once Only medication. You will be taken to the Medications tab for that resident
Click on the blue button + Create New Chart
Click on the dropdown arrow under Select Chart Type
Click on Once Only Meds (Stat)
You may search by All/Brands/Generics or Custom Medications
Click into the Search Medication field and begin typing the name of the medication
Search for the correct medication, narrowing the search by entering the dose unit and use the scroll bar. Then click on the medication you wish to prescribe
Click into the Start Date field. This will activate the calendar. Use the arrows right/left to move to the correct day/month.
Click on the date you wish the resident to begin the medication
Click into the Stop Date field if this is available and enter the date the medication is to cease
Tab or click to move to the Dose unit field
Use the dropdown arrow to make your selection e.g. Tablet
Tab to the Route field
Use the dropdown arrow (or the scroll bar) to select the Route
Tab to Prescription Quantity. Enter the number of capsules in the pack
Click into the Commence Admin Date field and activate the calendar to select the actual Commencement Date
Update the Administration time if required
Tab to the Quantity field. Enter the quantity/ number of units to be administered per Administration round
As this is a Once Only Medication there is no Frequency nor Periodicity field
View the Detailed Analysis for Possible interactions. Continue with the order if appropriate
Review the Notes/Directions fields and update if required. Add additional information below the line
Select the Prescription and Administration Options, Warrant number and Administration Options as required
Select the relevant Privacy Agreement checkboxes as appropriate
Under Prescription Type select either Private or PBS/RPBS as required
Select the appropriate Indication and Streamline code corresponding to the correct Clinical Criteria. Click on Expand to see more information related to the particular clinical criteria.
You will be prompted to click Confirm
Click the Save & Approve Chart button
The Prescription Action window displays and you will be prompted to click the Complete button
Return to the Resident Profile to check that your order was added successfully