MAR Practice

1. CMT Training The Center for Life Enrichment Resource: MTTP Student Manual MAR Practice

2. Medication Administration Record (MAR) • The MAR is a form used for documenting that medications have been administered as ordered • Specific information must be recorded on the MAR when a new medication is received from the pharmacy and when a medication is administered: • The individual’s name, sex, & birth date • The name of the agency • The month and year of the record • Pertinent diagnoses • Any allergies the individual may have; “none known” should be written if none exists • The individual’s diet as ordered by the HCP (Health Care Professional) • The individual’s primary physician • The name of the delegating Registered Nurse responsible for follow-up and monitoring

3. Adding a Medication to a Current MAR • If there is a current MAR for the individual (meaning that other medications are already being given this month), and a new medication is ordered, then a new MAR does not have to be started • The following information about the new medication can be added to the current MAR: • Name of the medication • Prescribed dose of the medication • Route of the administration • Times (frequency) of administration • Start date is the most recent date on the signed HCP order • The HCP must write a Discontinue Order for all medications/treatments. If applicable, this discontinued date is to be documented in the D/C column of the MAR • Draw a horizontal line and arrow up to the exact date and time(s) the medication is to start

4. Remember, • The MAR is a legal document! • All information must be documented in blue or black ink • Do not erase! • Do not use whiteout!

5. “3 Way Check” • Compare the HCP order, the Pharmacy Label, & MAR • Make sure all 3 match!

6. Time to Practice! • Any questions?