Examples of Medication
Training Objectives
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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
Medication Self-Administration
Competency
• Independently client administers
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Right medication
Right dosage
Right time
Right directions
Medication Error
• A discrepancy between what the physician
has ordered and what the surveyor observes
during the medication pass observation.
Cite Considerations for SelfAdministration 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
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?