1. MAR Practice CMT Training The Center for Life Enrichment
Resource: MTTP Student Manual
MAR Practice

2. Medication Administration Record (MAR)
The MAR is a form used for documenting that medications have been administered as ordered
Specific information must be recorded on the MAR when a new medication is received from the pharmacy and when a medication is administered:
The individual’s name, sex, & birth date
The name of the agency
The month and year of the record
Pertinent diagnoses
Any allergies the individual may have; “none known” should be written if none exists
The individual’s diet as ordered by the HCP (Health Care Professional)
The individual’s primary physician
The name of the delegating Registered Nurse responsible for follow-up and monitoring

3. Adding a Medication to a Current MAR
If there is a current MAR for the individual (meaning that other medications are already being given this month), and a new medication is ordered, then a new MAR does not have to be started
The following information about the new medication can be added to the current MAR:
Name of the medication
Prescribed dose of the medication
Route of the administration
Times (frequency) of administration
Start date is the most recent date on the signed HCP order
The HCP must write a Discontinue Order for all medications/treatments. If applicable, this discontinued date is to be documented in the D/C column of the MAR
Draw a horizontal line and arrow up to the exact date and time(s) the medication is to start

4. Remember, The MAR is a legal document!
All information must be documented in blue or black ink
Do not erase!
Do not use whiteout!

5. “3 Way Check” Compare the HCP order, the Pharmacy Label, & MAR
Make sure all 3 match!

6. Time to Practice!
Any questions?