Both of the processes below assume you have searched for and selected a medication from Medication List or using New Order Entry on the workflow

Prescribe a One Off STAT Dose

1. The medication Order Details form will display. If there are any mandatory questions, these will be displayed in yellow and must be completed before the medication can be signed off
2. Select Frequency in the left side of the details and select ONCE in the right side detail values
3. To enter any further information regarding administration instructions etc., click the Order Comments tab and complete as appropriate
4. Click Sign

Prescribe STAT dose at the start of a course of medication

1. The medication Order Details form will display. If there are any mandatory questions, these will be displayed in yellow and must be completed before the medication can be signed off
2. Select Frequency in the left side of the details and choose the most appropriate option in the right side detail values
3. Back on the left side window, answer the question ‘Give first dose now?’ and select ‘Yes STAT x 1st Dose’ from the right side detail values
4. Sign the order and refresh your screen – this will prescribe an immediate dose and the medication will then pick up the schedule from the next scheduled dose
5. Finally, check the Drug Summary screen to check the future scheduled doses and to ensure the interval between doses is appropriate. If not, please make amendments to remove inappropriate doses. Regular communication with Nursing Staff remains crucial to ensure prompt treatment

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Updated: 27 August 2021