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

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

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

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

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

Time to Practice! Any questions?