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MDT Home Health Care Agency, Inc. • The date the patient last received the medication, including any response • The history of being allergic to this class of medication • Orders have been received outlining the steps to take and the medication(s) to be given should an • anaphylactic reaction occur • Giving the first dose in the hospital, physician’s office or other medical facility has been considered and has been rejected • The route of administration has been specified • The location and phone numbers for emergency support have been identified and a procedure to utilize these facilities has been developed • The nurse administering the medication stays with the patient at least one hour after the administration of the medication to insure the patient has tolerated the medication well • The appropriate monitoring of the patient after the first dose is administered Home Health Agency - - Skilled Professional Services D-65