QMAP Legal and Ethical Responsibilities 2

Question 1

What is the legal scope of practice for a QMAP in Colorado?

Accepted Answer

Authorized to administer medications as delegated by a licensed nurse within regulatory guidelines

Answer

Can prescribe and administer any medication

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Same authority as registered nurses

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Can modify medication orders based on assessment

Question 2

A resident's family member asks for details about the resident's medications. What should the QMAP do?

Accepted Answer

Refer to the supervising nurse, as sharing may violate privacy regulations

Answer

Provide all information since family has a right to know

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Give only medication names

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Tell them to look at the MAR

Question 3

A QMAP witnesses another staff member taking a resident's medication. What is their obligation?

Accepted Answer

Report immediately to the supervisor as potential diversion

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Ignore it to avoid conflict

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Confront the staff member privately

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Wait to see if it happens again

Question 4

What is "informed consent" in medication administration?

Accepted Answer

The resident's right to receive information and make voluntary treatment decisions

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The prescriber signing the order

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The QMAP agreeing to administer

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The pharmacy confirming the prescription

Question 5

Under what circumstances may a QMAP refuse to administer a medication?

Accepted Answer

When the order appears incorrect, medication appears compromised, or the situation poses safety risk

Answer

Never

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Only with nurse permission

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Only when the resident asks

Question 6

What is the QMAP's responsibility regarding mandatory reporting of suspected abuse or neglect?

Accepted Answer

Must report suspected abuse or neglect immediately

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QMAPs are not mandatory reporters

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Should only report with definitive proof

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Can wait until end of shift