New Rules Regarding OTC Medication for Assisted Living Facilities Recently there were changes to rule 58A-5.0185 which relates to over the counter (OTC) medication for residents of assisted living facilities (ALFs). As an ALF owner or staff member, it is critical to examine and understand these rules changes and ensure […]
I received a question the other day which asked: If it was ok to crush medications and place the crushed medications into applesauce to be given to a resident? Let’s break the question down….. 1. Can medications be crushed? Yes, BUT you must have a doctor’s order stating so. 2. […]
Cups, Cups, Cups… Small plastic cups and the small paper souffle cups always seem to find their way into assisted living facilities. Their use is clear – they simplify the process of staff giving medications to residents whose medications are stored in bottles. Even if your facility uses systems like bingo cards or Medicine […]
The Issue If your resident’s 1823 form identifies that they need assistance with their medications, they cannot have any medications in their rooms (even if it’s over the counter). The facility must centrally store all medications. It sounds simple to make sure that your facility is compliant with this medication […]
