Confirm the Six Rights of Medication Administration: patient, drug, dose, route, time, documentation.
Bare the lateral aspect of the thigh and cleanse with an alcohol prep pad.
Remove the auto-injector’s safety cap.
Hold the auto-injector against the thigh, press firmly to inject the medication, and hold in place for 10 seconds.
Remove the auto-injector.
Massage the injection site for 10 seconds.
Document the medication administration.
Reassess the patient for desired effects/adverse side effects and reassess the vital signs.
Dispose of all equipment properly.
Accepts evaluation and criticism professionally.
Shows willingness to learn/asks appropriate questions.
Interacts with simulated patient and other personnel in a professional manner (ie, uses appropriate name, explains procedures, maintains modesty, is courteous to crew, etc).
Passing criteria:
Pass: At least 70% (? of ?) successfully completed above. Currently at 0% completed.
Fail.
Fails to take BSI precautions prior to performing procedure.
Did not explain and reassure the patient to allow informed consent.
Fails to ascertain any drug allergies prior to medication administration.
Fails to confirm the Six Rights of Medication Administration prior to administration.
Fails to DICE medication prior to administration.
Administers inappropriate amount of medication for patient/complaint.
