eMM
MAR - Intermittent Infusions
When administering an intermittent infusion, further information can be entered. This information populates the Fluid Balance Chart.
Medication Administration
Click on the administration task box…
Insulin Pump Documentation - MAR and iView (CHW)
Documenting Insulin pump on the MAR
There will be two insulin pump orders on the MAR. One (reservoir refill) is for signing when the insulin pump is refilled and the set is changed. The other (…
How to fix a Hot Key error
Backdating errors can be caused in a few ways. Hot keys and accidental date errors with doses scheduled for midnight are the two most common scenarios.
The letters that trigger Hot Key errors and…
Future Orders – Activate and Modify Medication orders
Medical staff can order medications for future encounters (visits). They have to be activated by clinical staff before the medications can be administered. Ensure the medication is activated on an…
eMM - Modify Rate of Continuous Infusion Order - Doctors
Some infusions often require prescribers to authorise rate changes on the prescription, which requires modification to an existing order.
Review the order on the MAR or MAR Summary to check the…
Complex Continuous Drug Infusion Orders
Complex continuous infusions that require titration to clinical effect (e.g. heparin infusion, midazolam infusion) can be prescribed using ‘IV sets’ which are pre-defined with the diluent fluid,…
Cytotoxic Timeout
For some cytotoxic medications, a cytotoxic timeout is required as part of the administration process. This is performed in Interactive View and I&O.
Adding the cytotoxic group in Quick View
If…
Asthma Management PowerPlan
Click the +Add Orders button from the Menu tab
The Add Order screen opens. Enter asthma or stretching in the Search fieldThere are 2 versions of the Asthma Management Plan, divided by age…
Medication Orders
This Quickstart will provide instructions on how to order medications for an inpatient in the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network.
Note: All inpatients require the completion of the Height/Weight/…
MAR - Changing Continuous Infusion Rates - Nurses
Rates for continuous infusions can be changed in different ways.
Rate Change on the MAR
This rate change is used for longer and more permanent rate changes. This rate change affects the volume…
Medication Reconciliation on Discharge
Medication Reconciliation on Discharge is used to convert inpatient medications into prescriptions, and to continue or discontinue home medications. The process relies on information that is…
Medication Reconciliation on Admission
Medication Reconciliation on Admission is used to 'continue' or 'do not continue' medications that the patient may already be taking. The Medication History should be completed prior to reconciling.…
eMM - Documenting Medication History
A patient’s medication history is documented electronically. It includes home medications and discharge prescriptions.
Viewing Home Medications
To enter medication history click on Orders page…
iView - Add a New Band
Interactive View and I&O band options only need to be added as a once off. After completing the following steps, the new band will remain in your customised profile, visible for all your patients…
Height/Weight/Allergies (for Prescribing)
The Height/ Weight / Allergies (For Prescribing) form is to be documented by medical staff only (JMO, SMO etc.).
The form includes tools to help medical staff determine an estimated weight, …
Dosage Calculator
The Dosage Calculator is used for drug calculations for most medications during the ordering process when ordering a weight or BSA based dose.
It contains 5 sections:
Dose Values
Target…
eMM - IV Fluids PowerPlan
The most common IV fluids for Maintenance, Replacement Therapy and Resuscitation have been grouped into the IV Fluids PowerPlan. This makes it easier to pick the right fluid and input the recommended…
Anticoagulant Orders with Variable Dosing (Warfarin, UF Heparin & Enoxaparin)
The process for ordering Anticoagulants varies depending on whether the patient has a stable regimen or not. A standard order can be placed for stable doses. For variable doses, an additional dosing…
Allergy Interaction Checking
Allergy Interaction warnings will appear when:
ordering a new medication that interacts with an allergy that has already been documented
a new allergy is added that interacts with a medication…
eMM - Ordering Insulin PowerPlan and Once-off Dose
Subcutaneous insulin orders can be found by searching for the individual insulin type by brand name, or within the insulin Management PowerPlan.
Ordering subcutaneous insulin
Click the Add Orders…