Medication Orders

No.	Competency Item	NAC	DEV	COM	DTE	EXC
	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to identify the components of a medication order:
BD-03-01	name of drug
BD-03-02	dosage
BD-03-03	frequency
BD-03-04	route
BD-03-05	duration
BD-03-06	date and time
BD-03-07	signature of physician / nurse practitioner.
	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to accept, process, and initiate medication orders such as:
BD-03-08	written, verbal, phone or electronic order
BD-03-09	time limited order
BD-03-10	standing order
BD-03-11	stat order
BD-03-12	PRN order.
	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to verify that medication order:
BD-03-13	is complete and accurate
BD-03-14	transcribe medication order
BD-03-15	is appropriate to the patient and condition
BD-03-16	follow-up with the physician as necessary
BD-03-17	consult with other health professionals
BD-03-18	adhere to agency policy.