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Safe Hands - Newcastle, NSW

Medication Administration Record (MAR)

Record every medication administered or refused. Initial the time slot once the medication has been taken. Use the code legend below for refusals, missed doses, or other situations. One MAR sheet per participant per week (Mon-Sun). Refer to Medication Management Policy (POL-MED-001).

Form IDFORM-MAR-001
Version1.0
Effective1 January 2026
Linked PolicyPOL-MED-001

1. Participant & Week

FORM-MA-001 dated:

2. Administration Log

Legend:  Initials = administered  |  R = refused  |  M = missed (notify manager)  |  H = in hospital / not at home  |  D = destroyed / disposed  |  N/A = not applicable today
Medication, dose, route Time Day of week
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun

3. PRN (As-Needed) Medications

PRN medication, dose, route Date / time given Reason given Outcome / effect observed Worker initials

4. Notes / Refusals / Incidents

Record any refusals, missed doses, side effects, errors, or issues. Notify Manager same day. Complete Incident Report (FORM-INC-001) for medication errors.

5. Worker Sign-Off (initials & full names used this week)

Initials Full name (print) Signature

Form ID: FORM-MAR-001  |  Filed in participant medication file weekly - retained 7 years  |  © 2026 Safe Hands Disability  |  ABN 31 315 518 918