Recertification Review Guide STATE OF CONNECTICUT Department of Children and Families Medication Administration Certification Training Based on the Basic Medication Administration Curriculum 2010 Edition Recertification Review Guide 1 Recertification Review Guide, Unit 11

Unit 11 2 Recertification Review Guide, Unit 11

Types of medication errors Error in communication Error in documentation Error in storage and control Error in ordering or dispensing medications Error in administration 3 Recertification Review Guide, Unit 11

Steps to take if an error occurs Check on the child and follow your facility’s policy and procedures Inform your supervisor and chain of command and follow any directions Document the error; use objective description 4 Recertification Review Guide, Unit 11

Documenting a medication error Note the child’s name, medication, the date and time, staff involved Write an objective description of the error: what happened, action taken, and status of the child Documentation must be completed before the end of the shift by the person who made or discover the error Follow facility policy and procedure on submitting required documentation to DCF Risk Management 5 Recertification Review Guide, Unit 11

Reporting medication error that leads to the child needing medical attention In addition to the documentation already discussed Notify child’s guardian, social worker Call DCF Careline if after hours Send copy of incident report to the DCF Medical Director within one business day 6 Recertification Review Guide, Unit 11

When to contact the Dept. of Consumer Protection Drug Control Division When controlled medications appear to be missing If controlled medications need to be destroyed 7 Recertification Review Guide, Unit 11

Unit 11 Quiz 1. True or False: Documenting a medication error must be completed before the end of the shift by the person who made or discover the error 2. Who must be contacted when controlled medication appears to be missing or needs to be destroyed? 8 Recertification Review Guide, Unit 11

Back to “Recert Review” home page Answers to Unit 11 Quiz 1. True or False: Documenting a medication error must be completed before the end of the shift by the person who made or discover the error True 2. Who must be contacted when controlled medication appears to be missing or needs to be destroyed? The Department of Consumer Protection, Drug Control Division Back to “Recert Review” home page Forward to Unit 12 9 Recertification Review Guide, Unit 11