UCA Calculations
Factor
No. Items
0.6
x
144
=
86.4
0.6
x
60
=
36.0
0.6
x
12
=
7.2
0.6
x
96
=
57.6
0.6
x
244
=
146.4
0.6
x
96
=
57.6
0.6
x
12
=
7.2
398.4
Figure 3-10. DA Form 3875, Bulk Drug Order Form (items ordered for reissue to
individual patients) with UCA calculations (concluded).
3-9.
STERILE PRODUCTS
a. Guideline. Count each bottle, bag, or syringe that is prepared by the
pharmacy, that is, has any number of additive parenterals, and is ready for
administration with a count of 2.0.
b. Interpretation. Any sterile product identified for a specific patient has a UCA
weighted value of 2.0. The presence of additives, the number of additives, or the
complexity of preparation has no impact on the UCA count. Interpretative examples are
provided.
c. Examples. Additive/non-additive orders are shown in figures 3-11
through 3-13.
MD0812
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