WHY IS MEDICATION MANAGEMENT IMPORTANT?
Many residents in assisted living require support with medication management. This program equips your staff to provide this essential service safely, maintaining compliance with state training regulations.
HCAM’s medication management program is tailored to train staff in Homes for the Aged, Adult Foster Care, and other assisted living settings.
INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM
In our Instructor Program, trainers gain skills in adult education, receive a comprehensive training kit, and learn to evaluate staff competencies. Trainers are thoroughly prepared to teach medication management within their own communities.
2025 PROGRAM DATES
- January 15, 2025 | Lansing, MI
- May 14, 2025 | Lansing, MI
- August 13, 2025 | Wyoming, MI
PROGRAM AGENDA
| 8:00 – 9:00 am | Introductions and Adult Learning Principles |
| 9:00 – 10:00 am | Creating a Learning Environment |
| 10:00 – 10:15 am | Break |
| 10:15 – 11:00 am | Course Materials |
| 11:00 – 11:30 am | Unit 1 |
| 11:30 – 12:00 pm | Lunch – Pizza and Salads Provided |
| 12:00 – 1:30 pm | Core Medication Management – Units 2, 3 and 14 |
| 1:30 – 1:45 pm | Break |
| 1:45 – 2:45 pm | Unit 4 |
| 2:45 – 4:00 pm | Teach Back Practice |
| 4:00 – 5:00 pm | Teach Back |
FACULTY
Vickie Burlew is a mentor and coach to LTC facilities in the area of regulatory and clinical care. She advocates for the homes and their residents believing that providing person-directed care is the road to compliance. Currently she is employed by Lebenbom & Rothman Consulting working with you for the best outcomes for your elders.
Jill Harding is a registered nurse and licensed nursing home administrator who combines her expertise with a passion for education and support in the healthcare field. She serves as a Healthcare Consultant and Educator with Lebenbom & Rothman Consulting and as a Risk Management Consultant with HealthCap Risk Management. Jill provides guidance to healthcare facilities in operations, regulatory compliance, and risk management. As a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, she brings a unique perspective to medical malpractice defense cases, leveraging her regulatory and healthcare legal knowledge to achieve positive outcomes. Jill is committed to fostering personal and professional growth among healthcare providers and organizations, helping to enhance the quality of care through training and development.
I have worked in senior living for the past 15 years in different leadership roles to include, resident care manager, executive director, regional director of operations and director of resident care. With vast experience in senior living, my experience in regulatory compliance, managing quality programs and facilitating education and training has groomed me to meet and exceed the basic standards of care for the industry and to be innovative with care approaches. As a licensed nurse, I provide a clinical analysis of how the resident care department can operate with efficiency to meet ever changing needs of those we serve and operate to meet compliance standards of the organization.
Carolyn Reed is a registered nurse and certified assisted living director. Over 32 years in long term care with most of that being in a leadership role in HFA, AFC and unlicensed assisted living communities. Has decades of experience in teaching caregivers medication administration that is not only compliant with regulations and policies but helps maintain resident choice and promote independence. Currently the Director of Clinical Services for Dockerty Health Care Services.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
This continuing education activity is appropriate for Adult Foster Care providers and Certified Assisted Living Directors for a recommended maximum of 8 clock hours of professional development.
PROVIDERS ONLY
Note: This content is strictly limited to assisted living providers (member and non-member) and non-providers will not be permitted to register.
INSTRUCTOR KIT INCLUSIONS
Printed, Spiral Bound Instructor Manual
Electronic Versions of:
- Student Manual
- PowerPoint Slides for Teaching
- Competency Checklist
- Competency Exams for Each Unit
- Knowledge Checkup for Each Unit
- Flashcards
- Course Completion Certificates
LOCATIONS
January & May Location
This program will be held at HCAM Headquarters located at 7413 Westshire Dr., Lansing, MI 48917 in January and May.
August Location
This program will be held at Commonweath Senior Living at North Byron located at 5812 Village Dr. SW, Wyoming, MI 49519 in August.
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