This is a private facility which is partially funded by AHS. According to the Government Organization Act HCA's are restricted in dispensing Schedule 1 and 2 medications which are of course narcotics. The HCA's have been told they can now do this if the narcotics are in blister packs or pouches. They have also been told they can now take doctors orders. I've emailed my licensing body to find out if I will be responsible for any situations that arise. Thanks for your replies.
Hello, I live in Alberta and work in a facility where uneducated HCA's are about to start giving medications including narcotics if they are in a blister pack. Anyone else in this situation? The manager is aware of the concerns so I'm not sure where to turn next. Is this allowed? Thanks.