Time critical meds

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Ann Jankiewicz
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Time critical meds

If you use Epic, do you have a way for nurses to distinguish time critical meds (those that need to be administered within 30 minutes of due time) from other medications?

Thank you,
Ann Jankiewicz, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP
Medication Safety Officer
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL