Adding PRN Protocols to Residents

Adding PRN Protocols to Residents

As good practice, a care home should have a clear record of all the necessary information for any PRN (when required) medication. Clear records enable staff to make informed decisions about when to administer. Adding a PRN protocol allows the team to enter additional information about the medication and how it is to be administered. Use this guide to add PRN protocols to a resident’s profile, the information will be visible during the Med Round.

• From the Home Screen, click Residents/Orders
• Select a Resident
• Click the Info Orders tab
• Click Pick from List
• Tick the appropriate protocols that you wish to add
• Click Ok
• The selected protocols will then appear as a list
• You can add ‘adhoc’ PRN Protocols by clicking the Add button, instead of Pick from List
• This will activate the lower half of the screen and you will be able enter your PRN Protocol
• Add the Category and then add the description in the Details field
• If you want the information to appear on the MAR sheet and the Med Round, tick the relevant boxes
• Click Save