One cabinet for orals, one for parenterals. 2 RNs count at the end of each shift Head nurse signs narc form when new supply of medication is brought to be locked up. Each drug has its own sheet with enough sign out lines for as many dose as brought by pharmacy. When the sheet is done, Sign the sheet when done and send to pharmacy. Keys for each nurse.
All narcs are individual and in each patient's drawer.
Pharmacy then counts the narcs when the drawers come back to pharmacy the next day. Right Documentation Medication card with patient name to be taken with mediations to patient room to check ID band with. Always do a general assessment on the patient before giving medications. Always check the name band before giving medications each time. IF you do not take the medication card to the patient's room, take a card with the patients name and number on it to the bedside.