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All medication administered by SAI employees must be prescribed by a physician.
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When planning a community outing during medication time, double-check the medication prior to leaving the house, take the medication with you and place a C for community instead of initials.
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If a medication is not listed on the MAR, you may still administer it.
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It is okay to prepare multiple individual’s medications at one time.
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A support person should only sign for medications that they have administered.
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A Medication Report does not need to be submitted if a medication is administered more than an hour early/late.
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All support people should have a basic understanding of the purpose and nature of the medications (including PRN medications and protocols) they are working with and a clear understanding of what potential adverse effects each medication may have.
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SAI policy states that all medications are to be always kept in a locked cabinet and may only be removed when being administered.
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Support people may administer medications differently from the process outlined in the Medication Administration Policy and Procedure if it works better for them.
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Unless a specific person is designated responsible for medications at a given time, all support people working at that time are equally responsible if medications are missed.
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All use of PRN medications designed to modify behaviour must be authorized by the Team Leader/Coordinator and a PRN Protocol and Report form must be completed.
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All individuals supported by SAI may not refuse medications and should have medications forcibly administered.
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If a Support Person misses a medication administration time for any reason, there is no need for them to contact their team leader immediately.
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Medications may only be administered outside of the 1-hour window if directed to do so by the Team Leader, pharmacy or physician.
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Medication found on the floor may be flushed or put in the garbage.
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The Six Rights of Medication Administration
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Right ______________ - Ensure the medication is given/taken via the proper route; orally, sublingual (under the tongue), rectally (suppository), etc.
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Right ______________ - The MAR will have each medication listed for the corresponding medication time. The support person is to cross reference this medication information with the medication listed on the medication pack(s).
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Right ______________ - Immediately after a medication is administered, the support person signs the MAR on the correct date and time for the appropriate medication administered.
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Right ______________ - Ensure that the MAR and the medication pack(s) you are dispensing medication from have the individual’s full name clearly visible. Reading the name out loud helps to reduce the chance of a medication error. A photo of the individual is in front of the MAR.
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Right ______________ - Ensure that the time and date on the MAR and the time and date on the medication pack(s) reflect the proper time and date of the medication you are administering. For PRN medications, ensure that the indicated amount of time between doses has passed.
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Right ______________ - Ensure that the information on the MAR and the information on the medication pack(s) are the same in regard to the dosage of each medication. Ensure that the right numbers of tablets are present for that dose.
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Steps of Medication Administration
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____ Open the medication pack carefully so no tablets fall out and put in the med cup. Ensure that all medications have been transferred and that none have been dropped, got stuck in the package or otherwise misplaced.
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____ Review the 6 Rights of Medication Administration at each medication time. The 6 Rights can be found at the front of each individual’s MAR.
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____ Sign for medications immediately on the MAR.
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____ Count tablets in the medication pack(s) before opening to ensure the proper number of tablets are present. Compare the information on the MAR with the information on the medication pack. If there is any discrepancy between the medications listed and the medications present the support person must contact their Team Leader or designate before administering any medication.
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____ Observe individual taking their medication. Ensure all medications were swallowed and that none were dropped, hidden in the cheek or spit out. More specific information regarding administration for each individual can be found in their Medication Guidelines.
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PRN Medication and Medication Errors
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Word Bank: immediately, front, Medication Report, 24 hours as needed, PRN Medication Protocol, back
PRN medications are medications intended for use “___________________________________.”
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Prior to administering a PRN, the employee must review the individual’s __________________ _________________________________________________ which is located in the Health Binder.
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After an employee administers a PRN the employee initials the ______________ page of the MAR as they would a scheduled medication. The Nurse’s PRN Notes located on the ___________ of the MAR page must also be filled out in its entirety.
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PRN medications may be administered for no longer than ___________________ consecutively.
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A medication error must be reported ______________________ to a supervisor as soon as the error is noticed.
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A ____________________________ must be completed for each medication error.
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Short Answer
1. List three reasons why a PRN may be utilized by an individual:
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2. List three reasons why you may fill out a Medication Report:
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3. List two medications that an individual you support takes and why they are prescribed them:
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How is your overall confidence in successfully administering medications?
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What education related to medication, medication administration and/or health management would you find beneficial to furthering your knowledge and/or confidence in your support role?
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