Table 1.

Checklist proceedings of the protocol for administrating parenteral medication³

Proceeding	Explanation
1. Check medication	Checking the drug on the basis of a medication list or distribution list
2. Prepare administration	Preparation of administration: setting pump and speed of injection
3. Collect materials	Gathering the needed materials and checking the administration label
4. Identify patient	Identifying the patient either electronically or by checking the name, date of birth, patient number and type of medication
5. Hand hygiene	Hand disinfection before administration/wearing gloves during administration
6. Check flow infusion	Checking the intravenous medication line before administering the medication
7. Check pump mode	Checking or setting the pump mode before administering medication
8. Check by a second nurse	Having a second nurse check the order, medication, dosage, administration route, administration rate, patient and time of administration
9. Sign medication order	As the administrator, signing the medication order