ARF Medication Management Flashcards
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What type of medication assistance may ARF staff legally provide to residents?
Answer: Assisting with self-administration of medications as directed by the prescriber
ARF staff are permitted only to assist residents with the self-administration of medications; they may not administer medications or adjust dosages.
How must prescription medications be stored in an ARF?
Answer: Securely stored in a locked location accessible only to authorized staff
All prescription medications must be stored in a locked, secure location with access limited to authorized staff.
What document authorizes ARF staff to assist a resident with medication self-administration?
Answer: A written physician's order or prescription label with clear instructions
Medication assistance must be based on a written physician's order or the instructions on the prescription label.
What must ARF staff do when a resident refuses to take a prescribed medication?
Answer: Document the refusal and notify the prescribing physician
Staff must document any medication refusal and promptly notify the prescribing physician so the treatment plan can be reviewed.
What is a Medication Administration Record (MAR) used for in an ARF?
Answer: To track each resident's medications, doses, and times of administration assistance
The MAR tracks each resident's medications, prescribed doses, and the times at which staff assisted with administration.
Who is responsible for disposing of expired or discontinued medications in an ARF?
Answer: Authorized staff following facility policy and applicable disposal regulations
Authorized ARF staff must handle disposal of expired or discontinued medications following the facility's written policy and state/federal disposal requirements.