NPSG.03.04.01 Label all medications, medication containers, and other solutions on and off the sterile field in perioperative and other procedural settings. Medication containers include syringes, medicine cups, and basins.

EP3 Medication labeling components

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National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) Standards

NPSG.01.01.01 Use at least two patient identifiers when providing care, treatment, and services.
- EP1 Patient identifiers
- EP2 Blood and specimen container labeling
NPSG.03.04.01 Label all medications, medication containers, and other solutions on and off the sterile field in perioperative and other procedural settings. Medication containers include syringes, medicine cups, and basins.
NPSG.06.01.01 Improve the safety of clinical alarm systems.

Element of Performance

In perioperative and other procedural settings both on and off the sterile field, medication or solution labels include the following:

Medication or solution name
Strength
Amount of medication or solution containing medication (if not apparent from the container)
Diluent name and volume (if not apparent from the container)
Expiration date when not used within 24 hours
Expiration time when expiration occurs in less than 24 hours.

The date and time are not necessary for short procedures, as defined by the facility.

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