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Key Points to Remember

 No staff member may administer, pre-pour or supervise the
administration of any medication that is not clearly labeled.

 The Home Health Aide/Home Attendant may assist the patient with
pre-poured oral medication administration or blister packs as outlined
in the Paraprofessional Plan of Care left in the patient’s home.

 The nurse must be aware of medications that should not be pre-
poured, such as PRN pain medications or others which must be
stored in its own container (i.e., sublingual nitroglycerin).

 Patient's physical or cognitive impairments must be clearly
documented in the patient record either in the initial assessment or
subsequent visit notes.

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Pointcare  Visit Actions

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