PRN (as-needed) medications can be documented quickly and accurately from the resident’s chart.


Step 1: Open the Resident’s PRN Screen

  1. From the Resident List, select the resident.

  2. From the Resident Menu, click eChart.

  3. Select PRN.

You will now see the PRN medication screen for that resident.

Step 2: Add a PRN Entry

  1. Click ADD PRN.

  2. Click Select Medication.

On the right side of the screen, you will see a list of the resident’s active PRN medication orders.

  1. Select the medication you are administering.

Step 3: Complete the PRN Details

Once the medication is selected:

  • Date & Time

    • Defaults to the current date and time.

    • Can be adjusted if needed.

  • Passing Quantity

    • Defaults to 1.

    • Editable if a different quantity is administered.

  • Given Box

    • Checked by default.

    • Leave checked if the medication was administered.

  • Reason (Required)

    • Enter the reason the medication is being given

    • Example: “Complained of headache” or “Anxiety symptoms observed”

Step 4: Schedule Re-Check (Follow-Up)

By default:

  • The Schedule Re-Check box is checked.

  • The re-check time defaults to 2 hours.

You may:

  • Leave it checked (recommended for monitoring effectiveness), or

  • Uncheck the box if a re-check is not required.

  • Adjust the time interval as needed.

If the re-check box remains checked, an alert will automatically appear at the scheduled re-check time.

Step 5: Save

After all fields are completed:

  1. Click Save.

The PRN entry is now recorded in the resident’s chart.

What Happens Next?

  • The PRN will appear in the resident’s PRN log.

  • If a re-check was scheduled, an alert will notify staff at the selected time.

  • Staff can document the outcome of the PRN during the re-check.



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