Question

Using the acronym A.C.T.I.O.N, Identify and explain the sequence the tool recommends you follow to address all medication problems?

Answer 1

Answer

A.C.T.I.O.N- The purpose of this tool guide is to provide directions associated with medical-related problems in which,

A stands for- Assess or observe the situation

C – Contact the supervisor

T- Talk to the family member if present

I -Identify how we can help the patient

O- Open the chart and document the problem

N- Note to follow up with the patient

• Assess or observe the client for any difficulties he is facing due to his health condition or as a part of the treatment.
• Yes, if the patient is facing some difficulties (eg: difficulty in seeing, difficulty in hearing, unable to swallow medications, difficulty in remembering, etc.) contact the supervisor immediately and inform regarding the difficulties facing by the patient.
• If the family members are present at the time of assessment, then talk to them regarding the patient's difficulties.
• Identify how you can help the patient by encouraging the patient to speak regarding the troubles he is facing and provide a solution to reduce the problems( eg: providing eyeglasses or contact lens in vision problems, provide a glass of water to avoid the dryness in the mouth before medication administration in case of swallowing difficulty, etc.)
• Document the problems related to the patient and what steps you followed to minimize it in the chart.
• If the problems still exist, note the patient to follow-up next visit to see.