Sprinkles

Table of Contents

Steps

  1. The personnel check the essential first five rights
  2. Put gloves on hands
  3. Separate and pour the capsule out on a small amount of food in a plastic medicine cup
  4. Check the essential first five rights again
  5. Using a spoon, gently place the medication/food mixture in the student’s mouth to swallow or have the student use the spoon and do this step
  6. Instruct the student to throw away or place the empty medication cup and spoon in the recycle bin (if applicable)
  7. Ensure personnel has demonstrated the 6th right: documentation
  8. Place the medication bottle back securely in a locked cabinet as directed