The PowerPoint presentation titled "The 7 Rights of Medication Administration" provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles essential for ensuring safe and effective medication practices in healthcare settings

1. The 7 Rights of
Medication
Administration
Ensuring Safe Medication
Practices

4. World Patient Safety Day- 17 September
(WHO)

5. The word “DRUG” is derived from
Greek “Pharmacon” meaning
“Drug”.
The word “MEDICINE” is
derived from the Latin “Medicus”
meaning “healing, or physician”.
A Drug is any chemical substance
that when acts on the living body
alters the physiological process and
is used for the prevention,
diagnosis, control, and treatment of
disease.
Medicine is the formulated form of
drug having a definite dose and
dosage form which is used for
prevention, diagnosis, control, and
treatment of disease.
A Drug is only active
pharmaceutical ingredients (API).
Medicine is the formulation of API
with excipients or without
excipients.
Drug has no appropriate dosage
form and dose.
Medicine has an appropriate
dosage form and dose.
Generally, a drug is not used
directly for treatment because it
needs to be designed suitable
A Medicine is used for treatment
directly.

7. The 7 Rights
1. Right Patient
2. Right Medication
3. Right Dose
4. Right Route
5. Right Time
6. Right Documentation
7. Right Reason

8. Right patient
Ensuring Patient Identification

9. • Check and compare the patient’s
identification with their medical records
• Verify the patient's full name, date of birth,
or another unique identifier
• Using electronic health records or
barcode scanning for accurate
identification

10. Right medication
Confirming Medication Accuracy

11. •Medication labels, both on the packaging
and any prepared doses
•The medication order against the
prescription
•The patient's allergy status to ensure
compatibility

12. Right dose
Administering the Correct Dosage

13. Importance of Dosage Accuracy
•Ensures that patients receive the intended
therapeutic effect of the medication
•Minimizes the risk of under-dosage,
which may lead to treatment
ineffectiveness
•Reduces the risk of overdose, which
can lead to adverse reactions

14. Methods to Verify Dosage Accuracy
•Using appropriate measuring devices
(e.g. syringes, measuring cups)
•Calculating dosages based on patient’s
weight, age, or other factors
•Cross-checking dosage calculations
with another qualified healthcare
provider for high-risk medications

15. Right route
Administering Medication via the
Correct Route

16. Importance of Correct Route
•Ensures that the medication reaches the
intended target within the body
•Prevents potential complications or
adverse effects associated with
incorrect routes
•Maximizes the therapeutic benefit of
the medication

17. Methods to Verify Correct Route
•Reviewing the physician's prescription or
medication order
•Checking the medication label for
specific route instructions
•Ensuring that the patient is in a
suitable condition to receive the
medication via the chosen route

18. Right time
Administering Medications on Schedule

19. Importance of Timely Administration
•Ensures that patients receive the medication's
therapeutic benefits when needed
•Maintains consistent drug levels in
the bloodstream for effectiveness
•Minimizes the risk of missed doses,
which can compromise treatment

20. Methods to Ensure Timely Administration
• Reviewing the physician's orders and
medication schedules
• Setting alarms or reminders for medication
administration
• Adjusting medication times as necessary based
on patient needs (e.g., with or without food)

21. Right reason
Administering Medications for the
Correct Indication

22. •Ensures that medications are used to
address the patient's specific medical
condition
•Prevents the misuse of medications
for off-label or inappropriate
indications
•Maximizes the effectiveness of the
treatment plan

23. Right documentation
Recording Medication Administration
Accurately

24. Importance of Accurate Documentation
•Clear record of which medications were
administered to the patient
•Track patient's response to medications
and any adverse reactions
•Accountability and enables continuity
of care among healthcare providers

25. Elements of Medication Documentation
• Medication name and dosage
• Route of administration
• Date and time of administration
• Patient's reaction or response
• Any relevant notes or observations