24 Questions
What should the patient do after removing the medication and placing it in the med cup?
Hold out the cup for staff to check
What is the primary role of staff during medication administration?
To observe and notify a supervisor of any medication misuse
What is the first step in storing refrigerated medications after arrival to the facility?
Store them in the fridge as soon as possible
What should staff do if they suspect medication misuse?
Report the suspicion to a supervisor
Why is it important to put medications away as soon as possible?
To protect patient privacy
What is the purpose of checking the refrigerator temperature daily?
To maintain the temperature range between 36-46°F
What should staff avoid during medication administration?
Using cell phones
What should be done if the refrigerator temperature is out of range?
Notify the nurse manager and contact GBLTC Pharmacy
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
What is a symptom of Substance Use Disorder?
All of the above
What should be done with medications that arrive during the new resident intake process?
Inform the nurse doing the resident intake process
Who is responsible for securing patients' medications in the Marisol program?
All Marisol program staff
Why should medications not be removed from their original packaging?
To prevent contamination from light exposure
What should staff do if the contents of the med cup are incorrect?
Verbally remind the patient to take the medication as prescribed
Who is responsible for taking medications as prescribed?
Resident
What are the 6 Rights of Medication Management?
Right Person, Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Time, Right Route, Right Documentation
Where should refrigerated medications be stored in the fridge?
In the middle of the shelf
What should be done with medications used to treat acute episodes?
Allow the patient to keep them in their possession
Why is it important to greet the patient by name?
To prevent medication errors due to similar patient names
What should be done with medication records and bins?
Put them away and out of sight
What is the purpose of verifying the correct resident?
To confirm the resident's identity
What should the patient do with their medications during medication administration?
Place the medications to the side to sort them
Why is it important to clear the hallway during medication administration?
To ensure the patient's privacy
What should the staff member do with the medication container?
Assist the patient in opening the container
Learn about the steps involved in storing and documenting medications for new residents, including labeling and storage procedures.
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