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.
PROGRAM AGENDA
| 10:00 – 10:30 am | Welcome & Ice Breakers |
| 10:30 – 11:45 am | Unit 1 |
| 11:45 – 11:55 am | Break |
| 11:55 am – 1:00 pm | Unit 2 |
| 1:00 – 1:40 pm | Lunch |
| 1:40 – 2:45 pm | Unit 3 |
| 2:45 – 3:45 pm | Unit 14 |
| 3:45 – 4:00 pm | Debrief |
2025 PROGRAM DATES
St. Anne's Mead Assisted Living 16106 W 12 Mile Rd Southfield, MI 48076 United States |
Heritage Assisted Living 14420 Helmer Rd S Battle Creek, MI 49015 United States |
HCAM Board Room 7413 Westshire Dr Lansing, MI 48917 United States |
STUDENT PROGRAM
Our student program provides essential knowledge for medication aides, covering basic competencies for administering medications orally, topically, by inhalation, and by instillation (eyes, ears, nose). Support skills, including blood pressure measurement, cold compress application, dressing changes, and vital signs, are covered as needed. Competency exams and knowledge checks for each unit are included, with a course completion certificate awarded at the end.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Infection Control
- Handwashing Procedure
- Glove Removal Procedure
- Medication Administration
- Oral (pills/liquids)
- Topical, Sublingual/Buccal
- Eye, Ear, Nose Instillation
- Inhalation, Nebulizer
- PRN, Vaginal, and Rectal Suppository Administration
- Insulin (single type and combination)
- Subcutaneous Injection
- Feeding Tube Administration
- Vital Signs
- Temperature (tympanic, oral, rectal, axillary)
- Pulse (apical, radial)
- Respirations, Blood Pressure
- VS SPO2 (Oxygen Saturation)
- Safety & Equipment Handling
- Oxygen use/safety, Ice Bag/Compress
- Dressing Changes, Med Cart/Equipment Disinfecting
- Controlled Medication Storage/Counting
- Additional Skills
- Medication Handling, Cutting/Crushing
- Documentation, Medication Error Reporting
- Understanding the 6 Rights of Medication Administration
FACULTY
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
STUDENT KIT INCLUSIONS
- Printed Medication Management Learner Workbook
- Course Completion Certificate
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