Enable Selection of Medication Form

The current Atlas eMAR system lacks a dedicated function to define the form of medication when adding supplements. As a result:

• Supplements are inconsistently recorded – some are entered in quantity (e.g., tablets), others in mls (e.g., liquids).

• In some cases, supplements are added without any unit of measurement or tracking method at all.

• This inconsistency creates significant auditing challenges, particularly when verifying usage, stock levels, and administration accuracy.

Proposed Enhancement:

Introduce a "Form of Medication" selection feature when adding or editing supplements within Atlas eMAR.

• Suggested selectable options could include:

  • Liquid (non-tracked)

  • Bottle (tracked)

  • Tablet

  • Capsule

  • Powder

  • Other (with custom input)

This would allow users to distinguish between supplements that should be tracked by volume or container (e.g., bottles) versus those administered as needed (e.g., spoonfuls or mls, non-tracked).

Benefits of This Feature:

• Improved Audit Trails: Clearer records of form and tracking method support more robust auditing.

• Consistent Recording: Ensures all staff are recording supplements using standardised criteria.

• Enhanced Compliance: Supports medication governance and regulatory inspections by improving accuracy and clarity.

• Reduced Errors: Prevents misclassification or duplication of supplement entries.