🧠 ATRIA MEDICATION TRAINING — FINAL MASTER NOTES

Offer → Observe → Document → Report

Core responsibilities of a Med Tech when administering medications.

Prevent medication errors

Main goal of the medication program.

Privacy Rules

Guidelines to ensure confidentiality of residents' medication information.

Document in eMAR

Record medication administration in the electronic Medication Administration Record.

Self-Administration

When a resident manages their own medications with a doctor's order and RSD approval.

Prescription Label Requirements

Must include the resident name, medication name, dose, route, directions, physician’s name, date filled, and pharmacy name.

Medication Errors Examples

Can include wrong med, wrong dose, missed dose, extra dose.

Controlled Substances

High-security medications that require strict counting and documentation.

Low Dose + Slow

Recommended approach for administering medications to the elderly.

Return of Medications Procedure

Steps include recording date/time, counting with the person, writing the amount, and signatures.

Infection Control Practices

Protocol to wash/sanitize hands and use gloves for specific medication administration.

Medication Destruction Timing

Regular meds within 30 days, controlled meds within 3 days.

PRN

Medication to be taken 'as needed'.

QID

Abbreviation meaning 'four times daily'.

HS

Abbreviation meaning 'at bedtime'.

QD

Abbreviation meaning 'once daily'.

Safety Precautions with Meds

Check labels, count meds, document, report problems, and protect privacy.

Action for Pain Signs

Observe signs like grimacing or restlessness and report to supervisor.

What to do if a medication error occurs?

Report immediately and complete an incident report.

Medication Release Steps

Verify the person, count meds with them, write quantity, and sign/date forms.

Elderly Medication Considerations

Body changes like decreased kidney and liver function lead to higher risk of overdose.