1. Examples of Medication Training Objectives Come to medication room Open mouth Take medication out of container Select a beverage to take with medication Identify use of medication Swallow medication without choking Spoon own medications

2. Medication Self-Administration Competency Independently client administers –Right medication –Right dosage –Right time –Right directions

3. Medication Error A discrepancy between what the physician has ordered and what the surveyor observes during the medication pass observation.

4. Cite Considerations for Self- Administration Med Errors Physician informed of self-administration objectives Client demonstrates med administration competency prior to self-administering Pharmacist reports irregularities Medications are administered in compliance with physician orders

5. Considerations for Med Errors Occurring in Training Program Did facility evaluate safety? Was pharmacist involved in individual program plan? Was medication administered in compliance with the physician’s order?