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?

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.

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

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.

I would get an order.

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

Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Moved to Home Health Nursing

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