To ensure they are giving the right medication to the right person, what must the DSP do?

The correct answer is to read and compare the medication label and the Medication Log three times. This step is essential because it ensures a thorough double-checking process that minimizes the risk of medication errors. By reading the label and the log multiple times, the Direct Support Professional (DSP) can confirm important details such as the medication name, dosage, route of administration, and the individual’s identity, thereby ensuring they are administering the correct medication to the right person.

This practice helps to catch any inconsistencies or potential errors before the medication is given. It also promotes a high standard of safety and care, which is a fundamental duty of a DSP. Ensuring accuracy in medication administration is critical in preventing adverse reactions or negative health outcomes for the individual receiving care.

The other options, while important in their own contexts, do not provide the same level of thoroughness to ensure the safety of medication administration. Reading the medication label only once doesn't allow for the double-checking necessary to catch errors. Informing the individual about their medication is valuable for fostering understanding and communication but does not directly ensure the right medication is given. Seeking confirmation from a colleague might help in some situations, but it does not replace the need for the DSP to actively verify the medication themselves through