Signing a PRN medication in the Carer App will automatically populate the client's eMAR, so you can see what medication has been administered.
To sign a PRN medication you'll need to have medication permission, which an admin can set on the Team page.
Step 1 - Go to the client's medication page in the Carer App đââď¸
You can access a clients medication page from the bar at the top of the client list or on the clients' page.
Step 2: Click the 'Not scheduled' tab
Here you will see all the PRN medications that have been added for this client.
Please note: you will need to scroll all the way to the bottom to find the 'Sign PRN Medication button'. This is different to the Scheduled medications - there is only 1 button at the bottom.
Once youâre ready to sign, click on the green âSign PRN Medication'
Step 3: For the PRN medication that was administered, click 'Yes' đ
Thereâs also a space for extra space to write more information if needed. For example, why this medication was given.
Step 5: Once youâve signed for the appropriate medication, click 'Next' đ
You'll then see an overview of the medication you just signed. You also have the option to add any additional comments for this handover and add a witness.
Step 6: You'll now see an overview of the PRN medications that have been signed, if everything is correct, click 'Sign eMAR Chart' đ
The signing will automatically appear in the clients eMAR alongside any additional information that has been filled out. If the medication was signed less than 4 hours ago, there will also be an alert saying 'Taken Recently'.
