Medications
Prescription meds, non-prescrition meds, and herbal remedies
What is included on the patient's medication list?
The minimum frequency for documenting wound measurements
What is every week?
How often to update the plan of care
What is every 2 weeks and as needed?
Fall, medication error, patient complaint, infection, equipment malfunction
What is tevents that require an occurrence report?
Every visit
What is a med rec?
Where to add instructions for what to do with dressing during personal cares/bathing
What is the aide care plan?
Visit frequency must match this
What is the physican order?
Type & location of wound, & Specific care instructions, (who will perform the wound care, frequency, duration, what happens if the wound gets soiled or the dressing is compromised?)
What is the components of a complete wound care order?
Places where oxygen needs to be documented
What is medication order, supplies/DME, & plan of care
Should be included on the med list, regardless of ordering provider or dispensing pharmacy.
What is covered and non-covered medications