Responsibilities Following Drug Administration: Principles of Documentation - Video Lesson

Hey, everybody. Welcome back to another lesson about medication administration. This lesson focuses on post medication administration responsibilities, including focuses on charting techniques and the importance of accurate documentation and error reporting in health care. No matter if a patient reacts well or poorly to a medication, accurate charting following medication administration is a fundamental aspect of patient care. Accurate charting is vital for patient safety. It provides a clear record of what medication was given, in what dose, at what time, and by whom. This information is crucial in preventing medication errors, such as overdoses or missed doses. For instance, if a patient receives a dose of insulin, precise charting ensures that the patient does not receive another dose inadvertently, preventing hypoglycemia. Accurate charting also provides a history of a patient's responses to medications.