What are regulations and why should you care?
Do you think regulations are confusing and only important to management?
Well yes, regulations are very important to management -but those same regulations are equally critical to your practice. Yes, regulations are confusing to read but understanding medication regulations will make it safer for you to administer medications to a client.
Know the regulations that impact your job - and know that reg before you give that med!
3 Super Important Regulations to Remember
" Chapter 113: Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Assisted Living Housing Programs: Level IV Non-Medical Institutions Section 7: Medications and Treatments"
1. Section 7.1.2 and 7.1.3 - After being Certified as a Residential Medication Aide (CRMA) you must have additional training by a registered nurse in the use of a bee sting kit (Epinephrine Pen) and in the management of persons with diabetes prior to administering either an epinephrine pen or insulin
2. Section 7.2.3 - Before administering any medications - you must successfully complete a training approved by the Department of Health and Human Services. To maintain this certification, a Department of Health and Human Services approved eight hour refresher course for re-certification must be completed within two years of original certification.
3. Section 7.10.2 and 7.10.3 - If you have Schedule II controlled substances on hand - all controlled II substances must be counted at least once a day, if in use or at least weekly if no substances are being administered.
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