Completing a medication round with eMar

The electronic medication administration record (eMar) in iCareNZ streamlines medication rounds and reduces errors. Here's how to use it.

Starting a medication round

From the dashboard, tap "Medication Rounds." Select the current time slot (Morning, Midday, Evening, or Night). The system will show all medications due for that period across your residents.

Administering medications

For each medication, confirm the right resident, drug, dose, route, and time. Tap "Administer" to record the dose. If a dose is refused or missed, select the reason from the dropdown list — this creates a clear audit trail.

PRN medication

For "as needed" (PRN) medications, record the reason for administration and the outcome. This information is important for care reviews and compliance reporting.

Completing the round

Once all medications are administered, tap "Complete Round." Any missed doses will be flagged for follow-up. The round record is timestamped and saved permanently.