Grace Period for Early Administration of PRN Medications

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Daniel Kudryashov
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Grace Period for Early Administration of PRN Medications

Does your institution allow a "grace" time window for early administration of PRN medications (e.g. opioids)? Our current policy is that the prescribed time interval must elapse before giving a new PRN dose, but considering a change to allow a "grace" period in light of increasing attention/audits of controlled substance administration.

A) No "grace" period for early administration of PRN medications is allowed - the prescribed frequency time interval must elapse before a new dose can be given.

B) Grace period is allowed - 15 minutes

C) Grace period is allowed - 30 minutes

D) Grace period is allowed - 60 minutes

If a grace period is allowed - does it differ by medication type, order frequency, etc.?

Thank you,
Daniel

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