I started a new job in Asst. living. I am going to be giving meds to about 50 res. as well as doing "charge/supervision" on the evening shift.
The med techs all pour their meds ahead of time prior to giving them out, in the interest of time and efficiency. I am concerned about doing this because it is not the "standard" and there is a lot of room for error. Not to mention that when the State comes in they have to turn themselves upside down and do it the "right way" when they come in.
My concern: I want to do it the "right way" not just because it's the "right way" but also because I don't want to have to turn myself upside down when the state or other auditors come in. Yet apparently the meds are so heavy they "can't" do it one patient at a time.
So is this the wrong position for me? Or do I just have to do it the hard way and see if it's possible?
I have to tell you I've never been one to be able to do meds in a timely fashion, which is one major reason I've always worked nights: the med pass is much more manageable.
