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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
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Medication Self-Administration Competency Independently client administers –Right medication –Right dosage –Right time –Right directions
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Medication Error A discrepancy between what the physician has ordered and what the surveyor observes during the medication pass observation.
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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
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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?
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