Missing documentation

Missing documentaiton on the MAR

• Make sure that there are NO BLANKS on the MAR…EVER!!!
• If a client is at the hospital or out on pass, you should initial the MAR on the appropriate date/time, circle your initials, and indicate why the client missed the medication on the back of the MAR.

with…

1. Date and time
2. Medication name and dose
3. Reason for missed dose i.e. out on pass, hospital, refused, etc.

ALWAYS CALL THE NURSE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS!