Protocol Status: PUBLISHED
Protocol:
Version: 2026.01
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Clinical Note: This content reflects current GCEMS clinical guidelines as of the dates listed above. If content appears inconsistent with current policy, use the most recent approved guideline and notify leadership for correction.

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Medication Administration

Cross Check©

Provider 1

  • Giving and/or Preparing
    • Request:
      • "Medication Check"

Provider 2

  • Verifying
    • "Ready"

 

Provider 1

  • "I am going to give..."
    • Drug name
    • Dose in weight
    • Route
    • Rate
    • Reason/Indication

 

Provider 2

  • if concurrence on all 5, ask
    • "Are there contraindications?"

 

Provider 1

  • State and discuss relative contraindications.
    • If none, state: "No contraindications"

 

Provider 2

  • if concurrence, ask:
    • "What is your volume?" or "quantity" for pills/tablets

 

Provider  1

  • State volume in mL
  • State concentration
  • Show container

 

Provider 2

  • Only if positive identification and agreement on all, state:
    • "I agree; give it"

 

Adapted with permission from Wichita-Sedgwick County EMS Systems