Medication Tech Training

[CharlieTN]

Okay, the state of Tennessee has just passed a law granting properly trained staff permission to pass medications. I know there are plenty of other states out there that have been doing this for years, but this is new to us. Was wondering if anyone can share training material on properly training direct care staff to pass medications safely? I work in an ICF/MR facility, so it is not Supported Living. All ideas, thoughts and trainings are welcome.

Thanks, Charlie

[Pamela C]

Hi,

That would be great information. Thanks

Right now, I work in MA, for a home health care company, but when the CNA training is done and I am certified, I would like to work in a assisted living or nursing home, to put my new learned skills to work, per diem or weekends in RI. I work Monday - Friday for the home care company, for a gentleman (89), 5 days a week, I do not do any personal care as he does not need that yet, I do plan on staying with the company as I am attached to the guy (2yrs). Of course that could change at anytime, He is in the early stages of Parkinsons'. I could even change my schedule and do one weekday in a nursing home and then one weekend day.

Thank you, again for your assistance.

Pam

Thanks again

[Pamela C]

Just checking to see if you have found out any information

Boy the stress of this CNA program with a Quiz every 2 weeks, and if you don't get a 75, your out. Lots of information in such a short period of time, doing well so far, all I do is study and work and break out with canker sores (stress related)

Thanks for your input

Pam