1.3. The seven rights of medication administration.

Right client;
Right time – ½ hour before scheduled dose to ½ hour after; if a specific time is stated on the order;
Right medication;
Right dose;
Right route;
Right documentation;
Right to refuse.

(Medications that are ordered to be given “am” or “pm” do not have a time requirement set by the prescribing authority; however, the facility may designate a timeframe in their policies and procedures or use “am” and “pm” for medications to be given).