Medication Storage and Intake Procedure

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What should the patient do after removing the medication and placing it in the med cup?

Ingest the medication immediately

Hold out the cup for staff to check (correct)

Put the medication away

Document the medication administration

What is the primary role of staff during medication administration?

To document the medication administration

To instruct the patient on how to take the medication

To observe and notify a supervisor of any medication misuse (correct)

To prepare the medication for the patient

What is the first step in storing refrigerated medications after arrival to the facility?

Store them in the middle of the shelf in the fridge

Place them in a plastic bin and label with a patient sticker

Store them in the fridge as soon as possible (correct)

Check the prescription label with the active MOR sheet

What should staff do if they suspect medication misuse?

Report the suspicion to a supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to put medications away as soon as possible?

To protect patient privacy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of checking the refrigerator temperature daily?

To maintain the temperature range between 36-46°F Signup and view all the answers

What should staff avoid during medication administration?

Using cell phones Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the refrigerator temperature is out of range?

Notify the nurse manager and contact GBLTC Pharmacy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'kept on person' bubble on the MOR sheet?

To document the patient's possession of medications used to treat acute episodes Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of Substance Use Disorder?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with medications that arrive during the new resident intake process?

Inform the nurse doing the resident intake process Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for securing patients' medications in the Marisol program?

All Marisol program staff Signup and view all the answers

Why should medications not be removed from their original packaging?

To prevent contamination from light exposure Signup and view all the answers

What should staff do if the contents of the med cup are incorrect?

Verbally remind the patient to take the medication as prescribed Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for taking medications as prescribed?

Resident Signup and view all the answers

What are the 6 Rights of Medication Management?

Right Person, Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Time, Right Route, Right Documentation Signup and view all the answers

Where should refrigerated medications be stored in the fridge?

In the middle of the shelf Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with medications used to treat acute episodes?

Allow the patient to keep them in their possession Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to greet the patient by name?

To prevent medication errors due to similar patient names Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with medication records and bins?

Put them away and out of sight Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of verifying the correct resident?

To confirm the resident's identity Signup and view all the answers

What should the patient do with their medications during medication administration?

Place the medications to the side to sort them Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to clear the hallway during medication administration?

To ensure the patient's privacy Signup and view all the answers

What should the staff member do with the medication container?

Assist the patient in opening the container Signup and view all the answers