The Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division, also known as the “Authority,” establishes standards for in-home care agencies. As a medication aide within an Oregon in-home care setting, you are required to know and understand how certain elements of these standards impact the care you give. This course will provide you with specific details about medication administration and medication assistance for Oregon in-home care settings.
The Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division, also known as the “Authority,” establishes standards for in-home care agencies. As a medication aide within an Oregon in-home care setting, you are required to know and understand how certain elements of these standards impact the care you give. This course will provide you with specific details about medication administration and medication assistance for Oregon in-home care settings.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Medications and the Caregiver
Definitions
Meet William
Training Required
Review
William Is Ready for Caregiving
Providing Medications
Review
A Successful First Day!
Summary
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Ed has over 30 years of clinical and teaching experience, and his areas of expertise are emergency and critical care, skilled nursing, behavioral health, occupational health and safety, and home care. Ed served in several senior nursing leadership roles to include: Emergency Services Director, Physician Practices Director and Administrative Director of Nursing at the executive level. Ed is certified in LEAN Healthcare efficiency fundamentals and tactics which he has successfully deployed over the years in multiple settings resulting in cost savings, improved quality, and patient safety. He earned his Diploma in Nursing from St. Vincent’s School of Nursing in Staten Island, New York in 1990 and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro in 2006. Ed is retired from the U.S. Coast Guard with 34 years. Disclosure: Edward Bartels, RN, BSN, MICN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
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