> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.imaracare.com/llms.txt
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# eMAR — electronic medication administration

> Administer scheduled and PRN medications, refuse doses, and correct entries with audit trail.

The **eMAR** (electronic medication administration record) replaces paper MAR sheets with a timestamped, audit-ready log.

## Run a med pass

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open eMAR">
    Go to **Resident care → eMAR** or use **Med pass** on the dashboard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select a resident">
    Choose the resident from the list or search.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Administer or refuse">
    For each due medication, click **Administer** and confirm details, or **Refuse** and document the reason.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Scheduled medications

Due times appear on the resident's schedule. Late or missed doses remain visible for compliance review.

## PRN (as-needed) medications

PRN entries appear in a separate section. Each administration requires:

* **Reason** for giving the medication
* **Outcome** or observation after administration

This documentation is stored on the resident's medical record.

## Refused medications

Document refusals promptly. Refused doses count toward compliance metrics and appear in medication history.

## Correct a mistaken entry

<Warning>
  Never delete medication history. Use **Correct** on the entry, provide a reason, and sign the correction. The original entry remains in the audit log per Texas documentation rules.
</Warning>

## View history

Open the resident profile **Medical** tab for full administration history — administered, missed, refused, and corrected entries.

## Related FAQ

See [FAQ — eMAR](/help/faq#emar-and-medications) for permit-level documentation questions.