Medication administration means the direct application of medications by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or any other means to an individual receiving services by (i) persons legally permitted to administer medications or (ii) the individual at the direction and in the presence of persons legally permitted to administer medications.
Medication administration means the direct application of a medication or device by ingestion, inhalation, injection or any other means, whether self-administered by a resident, or administered by a guardian (for a minor), or an authorized health care provider.
Medication administration means giving resident medications by a person legally authorized to do so, such as a physician, pharmacist or nurse.
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Medication administration requires Clients written approval (below) and written instructions provided to the caregiver prior to the care event, which includes the medication name, dosage, timing, and any other relevant information.
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Medication administration means the direct application of a prescribed medication whether by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or other means, to the body of the resident by an individual legally au thorized to do so.
Medication administration means the direct appli- cation of a prescribed medication whether by injection, inha- lation, ingestion, or other means, to the body of the resident by an individual legally authorized to do so.
Medication administration means assistance with the appli- cation, instillation, or insertion of medications according to a plan of care, for patients of an in-home services agency licensed to pro- vide home health services and are under the direction of appropriate agency health care personnel. The assistance is provided in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act as defined in chapters 18.79 RCW and 246-840 WAC and the nursing assistant scope of practice as defined in chapters 18.88A RCW and 246-841 WAC.
Medication administration means an act in which a single dose of a prescribed medication or biological is given by application, injection, inhalation, ingestion, or any other means to a resident by an authorized person in accordance with all laws and regulations governing the administration of medications and biologicals. Medication administration shall consist of the following:
Medication administration means giving or assisting tenants in taking prescription and nonprescription medications in the correct dosage, at the proper time and in the specified manner.
Medication administration means restricting a patient's access to the patient's medication and providing the medication to the patient or applying the medication to the patient's body, as ordered by a medical practitioner.
Medication administration means the direct injection, ingestion or other application of a prescription or over−the− counter drug or device to a resident by a practitioner, the prac- titioner’s authorized agent, CBRF employees or the resident, at the direction of the practitioner. Medication administration does not include reminders to take medication.