Administration of a Transdermal Medication Patch

Presented by Clinical Procedure Manual Review Board and Kim Tate

Administration of a Transdermal Medication Patch

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This course will cover the proper procedure, patient education, documentation guidelines, and care considerations for the administration of a transdermal medication patch.

Learning Outcomes
  • Identify the correct procedure for the administration of a transdermal medication patch
  • Describe the essential elements of patient education for administering a transdermal medication patch
  • Define best-practice documentation for administering a transdermal medication patch
  • Demonstrate clinical decision-making related to the administration of a transdermal medication patch

Meet your instructors

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Clinical Procedure Manual Review Board

The Medbridge Clinical Procedure Manual Review Board ensures the development and maintenance of up-to-date and evidence-based clinical procedures. The review board is composed of leading nurse experts in the field: Danielle Pierotti, RN, PhD, CENP, and Margherita Labson, RN, BSN, MSHSA. The review board is involved in…

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Kim Tate

Kim Tate is a registered nurse with more than three decades of healthcare experience. She is a passionate clinical leader who strives to deliver quality care and positive patient outcomes. She has a bachelor of science in nursing, with a proven track record of facilitating and leading the effectiveness of clinical programs,…

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Chapters & learning objectives

Introduction

1. Introduction

This chapter includes an introduction to the administration of a transdermal medication patch, information on all the equipment and previsit preparation needed for this procedure, and recommended infection control policies.

Procedure: Administration of a Transdermal Medication Patch

2. Procedure: Administration of a Transdermal Medication Patch

This chapter will provide a step-by-step procedure guide and video demonstration of the administration of a transdermal medication patch.

Tips, Precautions, and Care Considerations

3. Tips, Precautions, and Care Considerations

This chapter provides tips, precautions, and considerations for performing these skills in the home.

Patient and Caregiver Education

4. Patient and Caregiver Education

This chapter provides information on what education the patient (and caregiver) needs to support self-management of their care.

Documentation Guidelines

5. Documentation Guidelines

This chapter provides recommendations on what to note when documenting for patients receiving the administration of a transdermal medication patch.

Conclusion

6. Conclusion

This chapter includes learning assessment questions to assess the learner’s knowledge of skills covered in this course. A bibliography of referenced material is also included.