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Preparation Step Procedure Rationale 1 Verbally confirm patients date of birth and full name Explain and discuss the procedure with the patient. Obtain valid consent for the administration of the drug via injection and record consent in the patient’s healthcare record. To ensure the patient understands the procedure and gives informed consent. 2 Verify the patients name and date of birth with the prescription sheet. Check the prescription sheet or pharmacy dispensary label for drug name, form, specific directions, time due, dosage, batch number and route of administration. Check drug and dosage are appropriate to the patient’s condition(s) / age / weight, if in doubt consult the British National Formulary and / or the prescriber. Check that there are no contraindications to the administration of the drug, including allergies. To ensure the medication is given safely to the correct patient, at the correct time, at the correct dose and route. 3 Check drug information leaflet to see if there are any injection sites that are recommended or any that are to be avoided. To ensure absorption of the drug. 4 In the case of unfamiliar medicines refer to the package insert for manufacturer’s information or a current British National Formulary ( BNF ) If the dose is not within usage ranges contact the prescriber or pharmacist for advice To reduce the possibility of medication error To reduce medication errors