LPN in home care

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Can an LPN in home care changes the meds time from 4pm to 5pm without DR approval?

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Specializes in Home Health (PDN), Camp Nursing.

If you just want to change the time on a once daily medication I woildnt feel the need to notify the doctor. However any questions should be directed to your RN supervisor.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Unless there is a specific order such as give Prilosec 40mg PO at 5pm

Daily....if not sure ask your supervising RN

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the med is anti seizure med felbatol she wanted to change the time from 4 am and 4pm to 5am and 5pm. due to the patient is coming late from school 4.40 pm and she dosen"t want to give it late. i think it will mess up with the other meds due on 6pm ( the window one hour before and one hour after). I think it will be safer to wait until tomorrow and call the MD that's all.

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I would get an order.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Let the supervising RN know and consult with the physician. There may be a reason the drug is timed that way whether interaction with other drugs or smile compliance

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Moved to Home Health Nursing

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