Discharge after medication administration

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Tue, 09/03/2024 - 16:28
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Kirsten DiPiro
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Discharge after medication administration

Has anyone incorporated language into their Emergency Services policies about when a patient can be discharged after administration of an oral medication?

We have language for injectables that the patient needs to be monitored for 20 minutes, and some additional monitoring and education after an opioid or anti anxiety med, but nothing at the moment for all oral medications.

Thank you,

Kirsten DiPiro, PharmD, BCPS
Medication Safety Officer
Wellstar Health System
kirsten.dipiro@wellstar.org
C:(770)714-9314

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