- Open the resident's medication chart and click on Syringe Driver.
- In the Syringe Driver tab click Add New Driver.
The Add New Driver window will open, enter:- Title of the driver
- Frequency by selecting from the drop-down
- Start Date
- Status – ongoing or single dose
- Comment
- Click on Add Medicines to Driver
- The driver will be added, and the medication can be added by clicking on Add a new medication.
- Type in the name of the medication (or part of the medication name), click Search (strength and dose form are optional).
- Select the correct medication. Funded medication will be highlighted in green.
Once all the medication has been added complete the remainder of the Current Drivers window and click on Add to Driver and close.
A driver can be edited by clicking on the Open to Edit button
The driver will be locked to ensure another prescriber cannot make changes while it is being edited.
Important Note:
Australia: If you are charting a S8 medication as a component of the driver, you will be asked to re-enter your PIN number to Save.
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