E. Eye Drops and Eye Ointments

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Steps

  1. Gather supplies
  2. The school personnel check the 5 rights
  3. Position the student
  4. Observe student’s eyes for change and report to school nurse
  5. Put gloves on hands
  6. Check the 5 rights again
  7. Remove cap from eye medicine tube or bottle
  8. Pull the student’s lower eyelid down gently with gloved hand and expose the conjunctival sac
  9. Administer correct number of drops or ointment without the bottle or tube touching the eye, your fingers, or anything else
  10. Have student gently close eyes
  11. Place the cap securely back on ointment tube or bottle
  12. Carefully blot away any excess liquid or ointment on student’s cheek
  13. Instruct the student not to rub their eye(s)
  14. Remove the gloves and place in the garbage
  15. Ensure school personnel has demonstrated the 6th right: documentation
  16. Place the medication back securely in a locked cabinet or as directed by prescription label