Medication Levels
Upon admission, what medication level is everyone assigned?
Melatonin
Whiteboard
How often, at least, will you have your vitals taken
Daily
How do you dispose of discontinued/unused medications while at the DOM
Bring to medication room
You will be provided with one of these items to assist in medication management.
Cassette or Planner
Acetaminophen
Pain
If there is a " * " by your name on the med room whiteboard, nursing needs...
Weight
How often are Med Level II refills
Weekly
If you believe a medication is causing you side effects, what should you do?
Contact nursing/your provider. Do not abruptly stop medications on your own.
In the majority of cases, you will still come to the medication room for these meds.
PRN medications
Hydroxyzine
Anxiety/Sleep
On Med Level III, where should your scheduled medications be stored?
In your safe locked in the locker.
How often will you be screened by the nurse for COVID symptoms?
Daily
Before leaving the pharmacy, at the DOM or not, what should you always do.
Check to make sure you have the right prescriptions
On medication level II, you will be given how many days worth of medications?
7
Milk of Magnesia
Constipation
You have a new prescription ordered - see this person before picking medications up from main pharmacy
6M Mental Health Pharmacist (room 219)
In the majority of cases, how often will you have a COVID test?
Weekly
It's 0100 and you wake up with chills, sweats and nausea; while in the dom, what should you do?
Come see the nurse to report these symptoms.
These medications cannot be stored in your room, regardless of your Med Level.
Controlled Substances
Maalox
Indigestion
How do you request refills while at the DOM?
How often should you check your mailbox for appointment slips and updates
At least once a day
While in the DOM what should you do if you find a bottle of medications sitting out in public area?
Promptly bring it to the nurse