How does your hospital handle ordering pre- procedure medications?

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Tue, 06/03/2025 - 10:40
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Alyson Katz
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How does your hospital handle ordering pre- procedure medications?

Hi,
Wanted to get some insight on how other hospitals handle ordering pre- procedure medications? Are they ordered as 'once' orders? or 'once PRN'? We have had some errors in both instances. With the 'once' orders, sometimes these medications get given too early (ie. surgical prophylaxis antimicrobials) but with the 'once PRN' medications, we have had instances where the medication is not given.
Thanks!

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