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MEDICATION ADHERENCE STRATEGIES

 Link self-administration of medications with regular
activities of daily living, e.g., meals, bedtime, awakening,
favorite TV shows etc.

 Confer with the physician to address methods of
simplifying medication regimen, i.e., where possible,
substituting daily dosage schedules or substituting solid
for liquid medications, use of long acting medications

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Documentation

 Name(s) of all medications with dose, frequency, route of
administration and amount of days pre-poured
 Name of the individual, if any, who assists patient with the
administration of pre-poured medications.
 Self directing status of the patient

 Patient's response to pre-pour regimen and effectiveness
of pre-pouring
 Instructions given to patient/family/caregiver; their
understanding of instructions and ability to give return
demonstration

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