Table 1.

Protocol proceedings for administering injectable medication*

Step	Explanation
Check medication	Checking the drug on the basis of a medication list or distribution list
Prepare administration	Preparation of administration: setting pump and speed of injection
Collect materials	Gathering the needed materials and checking the administration label
Patient identification	Identifying the patient either electronically or by checking the name, date of birth, patient number and type of medication
Hand hygiene	Hand disinfection before administration or wearing gloves during administration
Check flow infusion	Checking the intravenous medication line before administering the medication
Check pump mode	Checking or setting the pump mode before administering medication
Check by a second nurse	Having a second nurse check the patient, medication, administration route and administration rate
Sign medication order	As the administrator, signing the medication order

*As published in Schilp et al.¹⁷