DESCRIPTION
This course provides an overview of policies and procedures related to medication management for elderly residents living in a residential care environment. By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Define the differences between medication assistance and medication administration.
- Identify relevant laws and regulations pertaining to medication management for the elderly.
- Describe general principles and staff responsibilities related to resident self-administration of medication.
- Understand basic definitions, acronyms, and terminology related to medication management.
This course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour for:
- California RCFE Administrators
Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.
Tags: 1.0 CE/Contact Hour, California Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, CA RCFE Administrator, Elderly, Laws and Regulations, Medication Administration, Medication Assistance, Medication Management, Medication Management Basics, RCFE, Self-Administration