Some MAR are for 3-7 days then put in chart. Then there is a medication profile which list drugs patient is receiving so physician can see. Nursing homes 30 days. Nurse must always be one of them . Ward clerk may transcribes first but the nurse is always the second.
Physician writes the order.
Nurse or ward clerk transcribes the order on to the MAR, initials it, puts date ordered, times it is to be given. Gives carbon to patient care nurse to check. If the medication is for 3 days then cross out all other days after the 3 days. Make sure allergies, DX, name etc. is filled out precisely. The nurse taking care of the patient gets a carbon of the orders and then verifies the transcription is complete and initials it.