Standard DOT Procedure for Prescription Ointment/Cream PDF

STANDARD DOT PROCEDURE Application of Prescription Ointment/Cream Client Label: Name Date GOAL:...

STANDARD DOT PROCEDURE Application of Prescription Ointment/Cream Client Label: Name Date GOAL: To apply medicated or prescription ointment/cream as ordered. Maintain DIPPS Throughout Procedure SUPPLIES: SCHEDULE: ▪ Prescription or medicated ointment/cream ▪ Gloves ▪ Applicator if applicable ▪ Towel/wash cloth ▪ Tissues REPORTABLE OBSERVATIONS: STORAGE SPACE: 1) Inability to complete task. □ Cupboard beside or above fridge 2) Change in client condition. □ Cupboard beside or above kitchen sink 3) Client reports pain, stinging, persistent itch. □ Lock box 4) Noticeable odour, drainage or changes in lesion □ Other size. PROCEDURE RATIONALE 1) Wash hands 1) To maintain cleanliness as per standard 2) Gather supplies and assemble on a clean, dry 2) To complete the task in an organized manner. 3) Check #1 Identify the Rights of Medication 3) SAFETY Assistance 4) To ensure correct medication is given. 4) Put on gloves. 4) As per standard precautions. 5) Wash area where ointment/cream is to be applied. 5) To clean the skin. Rinse, then dry area. 6) Check #2 Identify the Rights of Medication 6) SAFETY Assistance 7) Remove cap/lid from tube/jar and place upside 7) To maintain sterility of the inside of the cap as per down on clean, dry surface. standard precautions. 8) Check #3 Identify the Rights of Medication 8) SAFETY Assistance  PROCEDURE RATIONALE 9) Remove ointment/cream from the tube or jar with 9) To prepare ointment/cream for application. applicator. Do not re-dip applicator in jar. To prevent contamination of the ointment/cream. 10) Apply cream to site as indicated on schedule. 10) To ensure topical application is given as ordered. 11) Recap tube or jar. Wipe any excess ointment 11) To maintain cleanliness as per standard around cap/lid with tissue. precautions. 12) Dispose of tissues and applicators in garbage. Place 12) To maintain cleanliness as per standard wash cloth in laundry. Remove and dispose of precautions. gloves. Wash hands. 13) Return cream/ointment to storage area. 13) To ensure safe storage of cream/ointment. 14) Sign flow sheet. Report and record all reportable 14) To maintain accurate records. observations. CLIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS: Site: Amount: NAME and Credentials of Healthcare Provider: (please print) SIGNATURE and Credentials of Healthcare Provider: