Medication Administration

Hi, I'm Tyler. 

Your office is a busy place. It can be hard to keep accurate records while still giving your full attention to the patient in front of you. 

Luckily, you can keep track of the meds you administer from one screen in Skyward. 

In Health Records, the Medications Quick Entry screen makes it easy to document as you go. Adjust display settings so you see what's most important for you. You can order by student or by time, show all scheduled meds or just those that have yet to be administered, and display only the medications you are responsible for administering. 

Below, you'll see a list of your students and their scheduled medications. Click on the medication to see more details, and review instructions and dosage information. 

Once you administer the meds, just check the Administer box right in the Quick Entry Screen. Default values will automatically be entered, and you can edit any field or add a note prior to clicking Save. 

To see a color-coded medication schedule for a specific student, go to Office, Health Records, Student Profile, Medication. Medications not administered show up in red, making them easy to notice. 

When you're responsible for kids' health, the last thing you want to worry about is making a medication mistake. 

Work smarter and keep kids healthier with Skyward's Health Services tools. 

Stay tuned for the next Quick Hits for Nurses, coming soon.