The “6 Rights” of Drug Aministration

Right Patient

• Ask the resident their name and date of birth to ensure proper identification.

Right Drug

• Verify that the drug is not expired.
• Verify that the drug label matches that of the order you are passing

Right Dose

• Understand how to accurately convert medication units such as grams, milligrams and micrograms.
• Verify the amount with the dose

Right Time

• The drug must be administered per the provider’s order within a reasonable time period.

Right Route

• The correct route is necessary for the appropriate absorption of the drug.
• Know the correct locations and techniques for administering the drug properly.

Right Documentation

• Document in ALIS the correct time and date of administration.
• Document the correct variance (passed, not passed, refused, exception).