EdEHR Blog
Educational Medication Administration Done Right
April 7, 2024 · By EdEHR Team
When teaching medication administration, you have probably heard a student say, “We don’t do that in practice.” The disconnect between the theoretical "rights" of med admin and the shortcuts seen in some clinical settings can undermine learning outcomes. EdEHR now offers a high-fidelity, low-cost way to rehearse the complete workflow—barcode scanning included—so you can reinforce safety, critical reasoning, and documentation in one place.
Updated May 21, 2024: Pricing and equipment guidance reflect our enrollment-linked model and new tooling.
Video introduction
Equipment checklist
- Barcode scanner (≈ $20–$40) or the EdEHR mobile app
- Candy or similar items to represent medications
- Small containers or pill bottles
- Printer, scissors, and glue stick for QR labels
- EdEHR with barcode workflows enabled
Setting up the scenario
- Choose the medication database (Veterans Affairs formulary, Health Canada Drug Database, or the EdEHR core list).
- Select or create a case study and augment the chart with medication orders, labs, imaging, vitals, assessments, and history.
- Use the "patient summary" button to generate printable QR labels for medications and the patient wristband.
- Apply labels, stage supplies, and get learners charting.
Why documentation matters
Safety depends on having the right information at the right time. With EdEHR, learners quickly confirm the patient, review allergies, check lab values that influence dosing, and document the rationale for their decisions. Because the platform is built for education:
- Every interaction is captured for debrief and assessment.
- Faculty can provide targeted feedback directly in the chart.
- Students practice both the technical workflow and the critical-thinking narrative that accompanies it.
Ready to explore barcode-enabled documentation for your program? Let us know and we will help you get started.