Med-Tech

Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.

• Note and report errors in the administration of medications.

• Assist in developing and implementing procedures or programs of the facility that seek to determine what

medication errors are taking place, when, where, and why they occur, and how they can be prevented.

• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit

these as may be required.

• Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of Health Services, attending

physicians, the HSD, and pharmacists.

• Report any complaints or grievances made by residents to the Health Services Director.

• Participate and cooperate with any facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies

as requested by the Executive Director or Health Services Director.

• Participate in Quality Assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and any other facility

committee or program that affects the medication pass and seeks to improve the performance and

accuracy of the medication process.

• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are

commonly used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use by the attending physician or the

HSD.

• Verify that any medications brought into the facility by a newly admitted resident are examined and

identified by the attending physician or the facility pharmacy or pharmacist.

• Follow facility policies and procedures regarding the destroying of medications; assist in carrying out

these rules under the direction of the facility pharmacist or Health Services Director, including the

documentation requirements.

• Follow the labeling policies and practices of the facility.

• Ensure that all medications administered are properly labeled.

• Follow facility procedures in regard to charting medications.

• Assist in documenting and removing medications that are discontinued by the attending physician.

• Follow facility procedures governing drug receipt errors, including notifying the delivery source and the

Health Services Director.

• Ensure that documentation of the drug receipt error includes a written error report, signed by an

observer/witness and you.

• Follow facility procedures in holding medications for residents who are transferred from the facility or

when the attending physician discontinues medications

• Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed.

Document any instance where

prescribed medication is not administered, including reason(s) for refusal.

• Promptly notify the Health Services Director of any errors or reactions to medications by residents.

• Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication treatment.

• Accurately measure, record, and report the vital sign...