Senior Housing Management

Medication Aide Orientation

Community:______

Orientee’s Name (Please Print):______

Employee has completed review of training manual and completed all written tests with demonstrated understanding by 80% or higher test results in the following areas:
a)Med Administration
b)Evaluating Pain
c)Charting Principles
d)Transcribing MD Orders
e)Digoxin
f)Anti-Coagulants
g)Diabetes
h)Vital Signs
i)Ostomy
j)Catheters
k)Communications
l)Peri-Care
m)Denture Cleaning
n)Hospice
o)Lifting
p)Elder Abuse
q)Evaluation of Care Principles
Tests Reviewed By: ______,RN
Check when complete & Initial

Hand Washing: (Demonstration & Return Demonstration)

Common Tasks Taught By RN/DWS:

Define Delegation Procedure: (CBG, Insulin, Wound Care / Dressing Changes)

MEDICATION TOPICS:

Medication Administration Record(MARS) color codes
Medication Information whereabouts
MD orders, how to process
MD visit, papers to send with resident
All new MD orders into Communication Book for RN review
Parameters written, reviewed and monitored for PRN’s
Contracted Pharmacy Policies and Procedures
Do NOT use abbreviations – Use PLAIN ENGLISH
Tags on Divider pages
Narcotic Count Record
PULSE (full minute) with Digoxin
Oral Medications (seven rights)
Notification MD of refusal of meds
Eye drops
Ear drops
Nasal drops
Inhalers
Topicals, creams, lotions
Patches- Nitro patch, pain patch, nicotine patch, etc.
Nebulizer Treatments and Cleaning
Psychotropic meds
Behavior Monitoring Plan for PRN Psychotropics (Alternative Measures Flow Sheets)
Quarterly Medication Assessment review

Medications “Need Prior Authorization” how to order

Accepting medications and supplies from pharmacy

Ordering supplies/meds for resident

Pharmacy Phone Numbers
Ordering Med Room Supplies

DIABETES:

Insulin Injections
Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
Glucose monitoring: CBG meter, Test Strips, Lancet device, Check Strip, Control Test, Procedure and result. Change batteries

DOCUMENTATION:

Resident Chart
Vital Signs: pulse, temprature, respirations, blood pressure
ROER’s
Communication Book (all new orders)
Communication with Families
Communication with MDs
Communication with Executive Director, Assistant Administrator, and RN/DWS
Medical Emergency 911- Emergency Packets to go with resident, copy of face sheet, MARS, POLST:
Evaluation Skills Training: Skin care issues, bruise interpretation, behavior changes, change in CBG, and evaluation charting
Falls, Emergency:
Ice Packs:
Skin Tears/Wound Care Emergency:
DME equipment
First Aid Supplies
Oxygen Administration
Spill Kit
Ostomy Bag Change and Replacement:
Urinary Catheter Care, Drainage Bag:
CPAP Machine:
Leg Brace:
Medication Pass Training: Trainee observation dates: _____, _____, _____, _____
Medication Pass Training: Caregiver II or III observed for pass: ______(initials)
Medication Pass Training: Trainee’s performance directly observed / supervised (dates): _____, _____, _____, _____ by ______

I understand that this is an orientation to the policies, procedures, and practices of this facility’s Wellness Center (Medication Room). I also understand that I am not Delegated nor have I been Taught specific procedures as defined in OAR 851-047. Delegated procedures and specific tasks that are taught by a nurse require further training and documentation of that training.

I have received the facility’s orientation to the Wellness Center (Medication Room) and I have no further questions at this time. If I have further questions I will ask a competent person such as the facility’s Registered Nurse or the Assistant Administrator.

Orientee’s Signature:______Date:______

Primary Trainer’s Signature:______Date:______

Performance Observed by RN/DWS:_____Date:______

Approved for Full Pass ( )

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