Crushing Medications AHCA Regulation
Medications may be crushed in a Florida assisted living facility only when the prescribing physician, physician assistant, or pharmacist has authorized crushing for that specific drug, since certain tablets and capsules, including extended-release, enteric-coated, or sublingual forms, must never be altered. Unlicensed staff assisting with self-administration are required to read the medication label to the […]
AHCA Says NO To Over The Counter!
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 regulation. But depending on the […]