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Annexure1: Checklist for Pharmacist Ward Rounds: Ward___
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Conducted on
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Matron/ Nurse
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Pharmacy personel
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Ward
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1. Availability of Literature of Guide Prescribing
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Prescence of EML and STGs- Hard copies and applications on cell phones.
2. Prescriptions
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Patient details are on the script
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Diagnosis corresponds with medication prescribed
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STG's/EML are adhered to.
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Dosing of medicines, frequency, and route of administration is appropriate for patients age, weight, body surface are and gender.
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Date, time, and signature for dose administered by nurse.
3.Clinical Notes
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All medication doses, interactions and allergies and document changes in the patients file.
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Recording of special requirements (nasogastric Tubes. TPN's etc.)
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Communicate with the prescriber regarding special requirements.
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Review laboratory results for dosage requirements
4. Stock Availability
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Stock availability of medication at wards
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Schedule 5/6 and emergency checks
5. Prescription Queries
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Follow up on the prescription queries with prescriber. Example: Switching of patient on IV medicines for more than 3 days to oral medicines.)
