HSE National Procedure
HSE Procedure for Completion of Paediatric Medication Prescription Administration Record (P-MPAR) for Children Receiving a Paediatric Homecare Package
Topic:
Paediatric-medication prescription administration record (p-mpar) children in receipt of a paediatric homecare package
Document Owner:
Paediatric Homecare Package for Children, Clinical Lead, Primary Care Access and Integration
National Group:
Primary Care, Access and Integration - Midwest RHA Paediatric Multi-disciplinary team and PHCP Co-ordinators Nurse Practice
Effective From: 01 September 2026
The procedure provides guidance to prescribers and those administering medication to children receiving a Paediatric Homecare Package (PHCP) on the completion of the Paediatric Medication Prescription and Administration Record (P-MPAR)
This procedure outlines the roles and responsibilities of employees involved in prescribing and administering medication under a PHCP and sets out the requirements for healthcare professionals prescribing and administering medication to children receiving a Paediatric Homecare Package (PHCP) using the Paediatric Medication Prescription and Administration Record (P-MPAR).
The purpose is to ensure that all medication prescription and administration entries are completed accurately, legibly, and safely, to promote effective treatment and minimise the risk of medication errors.
