Transdermal Patch Management Labels

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1. Remove section 1 and apply to ‘times’ column of medication order that has been completed by prescriber.
2. Remove section 2 and apply to ‘additional instructions’ column of medication order that has been completed by prescriber. Complete ‘Patch Duration’ on this section as per prescriber’s instructions.
3. Manage patch administration by completing the instructions under the appropriate ‘date’ column.

• Note on the chart the site where the patch has been applied to the resident by writing the site indicator ‘letter’ shown on label section 2. E.g. site A. Continue writing this site code for the duration of the patch.
• Signature of person applying patch on ‘applied by’ line.
• 2nd signatory if required under Facility policy.
• Maintain daily check of the patch and sign ‘daily check by’ line.
• After duration of patch is complete, remove and discard patch and sign ‘remove/discard by’ line.
• 2nd signatory if required under Facility policy.
• Continue the process for successive patches remembering to vary the site with each application and record the new site on the chart.