4.4 NIMC numbering Found on all NIMCs Purpose To communicate the existence of more than one active NIMC Figure above shows the NIMC numbering device. Use the number of the NIMC in the sequence of active NIMCs e.g. Medication chart number 1 of 2. The information must be updated if additional active NIMCs are created. Risk Failure to communicate that there is more than one active NIMC can result in missed doses addressed or duplicate prescribing. Clinicians need access to all medicines information to ensure safe treatment and care of patients. 4.5 Additional charts Found on all NIMCs Purpose To communicate the existence of other specialist charts Figure shows the NIMC additional charts section. Use a tick or cross in the space provided to indicate additional specialist charts in use. Risk Failure to communicate additional specialist charts may result in missed doses or duplicate addressed prescribing. 4.6 Allergies and ADR on all NIMCs Purpose To communicate the existence of previous allergies, adverse drug events (ADRs) and related information Figure above shows the NIMC allergies and ADR section. Use Attending health professionals must obtain and record previous allergies and ADRs including: the medicine (or substance) reaction details (e.g. rash, diarrhoea) and type (e.g. allergy, anaphylaxis) date that it occurred or approximate time frame (e.g. 20 years ago). Tick Nil known if the patient is not aware of any previous ADRs or allergies. Tick Unknown if no information is available about previous reactions (e.g. if the patient is unable to communicate).
4.4 NIMC numbering Found on all NIMCs Purpose To communicate the existence of more than one active NIMC Figure above shows the NIMC numbering device. Use the number of the NIMC in the sequence of active NIMCs e.g. Medication chart number 1 of 2. The information must be updated if additional active NIMCs are created. Risk addressed Failure to communicate that there is more than one active NIMC can result in missed doses or duplicate prescribing. Clinicians need access to all medicines information to ensure safe treatment and care of patients. 4.5 Additional charts Found on all NIMCs Purpose To communicate the existence of other specialist charts Figure shows the NIMC additional charts section. Use a tick or cross in the space provided to indicate additional specialist charts in use. Risk addressed Failure to communicate additional specialist charts may result in missed doses or duplicate prescribing. 4.6 Allergies and ADR on all NIMCs Purpose To communicate the existence of previous allergies, adverse drug events (ADRs) and related information Figure above shows the NIMC allergies and ADR section. Use Attending health professionals must obtain and record previous allergies and ADRs including: the medicine (or substance) reaction details (e.g. rash, diarrhoea) and type (e.g. allergy, anaphylaxis) date that it occurred or approximate time frame (e.g. 20 years ago). Tick Nil known if the patient is not aware of any previous ADRs or allergies. Tick Unknown if no information is available about previous reactions (e.g. if the patient is unable to communicate).
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