Here’s how to remove a controlled drug from the controlled count list when it is no longer needed for administration.
Step 1:
From the medications tab of the resident's chart, discontinue the medication.
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Step 2: Confirm that the Controlled Count is zero. Dispose of any extra medication in the controlled drug count tab of eMAR.
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Step 3: Verify Zero Count at the next End-of-Shift (EOS) Count. Save the count
