Hybrid programs blend both competency- and time-based strategies,
using a minimum and maximum range of hours for each major job
function and the successful demonstration of identified competencies.
using a minimum and maximum range of hours for each major job
function and the successful demonstration of identified competencies.
Health Support Specialist - Level 2
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Work Process Content
On the Job Training
Anonymous
305
Skills
3.4K
OJT hours
Resident Care
19
850
Resident Care
19
850
- Explain the Nurse Aid's responsibilities in health care delivery and identify who is responsible for actions of the nurse aide.
- Demonstrate effective hand washing techniques following all rules of asepsis, including hand washing when entering and leaving the residents room.
- Recognize safety precautions to avoid resident injuries.
- Describe and demonstrate disaster and/or fire escape plans.
- Demonstrate practices that reduce the transfer of infection in residents living area, bathroom and disposal of soiled articles and cleaning equipment after resident use.
- Demonstrate the correct use of disposable gloves when in with body fluids, blood, urine, vomitus and saliva.
- Demonstrate correct feeding techniques, identifying safety measures, encouraging independence and how to promote fluid intake.
- Assist or provide a bath using shower, tub, sponge or bed bath while providing: 1. Privacy 2. safety 3. Correct water temperature 4. Comfortable environment
- Encourage independence with appropriate choices with dressing and undressing.
- Assist residents with urination and bowel elimination needs providing for safety and privacy while using the toilet commode, bedpan or urinal.
- Demonstrate accurate perineal cleansing to prevent genitourinary infections.
- Demonstrate safe transfers, using the gate belt and/or mechanical lift from: 1. Bed to chair 2. Chair to toilet/commode
- Identify important body mechanics for personal and resident safety.
- Demonstrate: 1. Log roll to side of bed 2. Turn, reposition 3. Assist resident to sitting position
- Assist with ambulation so that the resident feels safe and utilizes assistive devices when needed.
- Simulate the Heimlich maneuver technique
- Assist and/or provide grooming assistance for resident including oral care/mouth, gums, teeth or dentures, nail soaking and cleaning, filing, hair brushing or combing, beard care or shaving. Assist residents dress per resident's choice and activity.
- Describe and demonstrate skin care, demonstrate when, what and to whom observations need to be reported.
- Demonstrate accurate measurement and recording of weight and height measurement and recording of vital signs: 1. Temperature 2. Pulse 3. Respirations 4. Blood pressure
Restorative Care
5
40
Restorative Care
5
40
- Explain the Nurse Aide's responsibility in restorative care
- Explain how to follow the residents care plan
- Demonstrate safety techniques involved with restorative care
- Understanding and reporting of early signs and symptoms of complications
- Demonstrate safe transfer methods
Resident Rights
1
8
Resident Rights
1
8
- Understand and describe the rights of residents in an Adult Care facility
Infection Control
4
40
Infection Control
4
40
- Demonstrate correct hand washing technique
- Understand medical asepsis
- Demonstrate isolation precautions
- Understand blood borne pathogen standards
Safety
10
40
Safety
10
40
- Describe a safe environment
- Describe accident risk factors
- Understand how to prevent falls
- Understand how to prevent burns
- Understand how to prevent poisoning
- Understand how to prevent suffocation
- Explain and demonstrate how to prevent equipment accidents
- Demonstrate wheel chair safety
- Explain how to properly handle hazardous substances
- Explain the correct handling of a fire extinguisher
The apprentice will develop a plan of care to provide care in the client's home.
1
40
The apprentice will develop a plan of care to provide care in the client's home.
1
40
- The apprentice will develop a plan of care to provide care in the client's home.
The apprentice will be able to identify factors that lead to client and family stress.
1
30
The apprentice will be able to identify factors that lead to client and family stress.
1
30
- The apprentice will be able to identify factors that lead to client and family stress.
The apprentice will demonstrate appropriate responses to client and family stress.
1
40
The apprentice will demonstrate appropriate responses to client and family stress.
1
40
- The apprentice will demonstrate appropriate responses to client and family stress.
The apprentice will be able to discuss different characteristics of mental health.
1
30
The apprentice will be able to discuss different characteristics of mental health.
1
30
- The apprentice will be able to discuss different characteristics of mental health.
The apprentice will be able to understand and identify the role of the home health aide in situations where there is mental illness.
1
30
The apprentice will be able to understand and identify the role of the home health aide in situations where there is mental illness.
1
30
- The apprentice will be able to understand and identify the role of the home health aide in situations where there is mental illness.
The apprentice will be able to recognize and define developmental disability, and explain the role of the home health aide when working with a client with a developmental disability.
1
30
The apprentice will be able to recognize and define developmental disability, and explain the role of the home health aide when working with a client with a developmental disability.
1
30
- The apprentice will be able to recognize and define developmental disability, and explain the role of the home health aide when working with a client with a developmental disability.
The apprentice will be able to describe family abuse and understand the responsibility of the home health aide and know whom to report to and how to document correctly.
1
30
The apprentice will be able to describe family abuse and understand the responsibility of the home health aide and know whom to report to and how to document correctly.
1
30
- The apprentice will be able to describe family abuse and understand the responsibility of the home health aide and know whom to report to and how to document correctly.
The apprentice will maintain a clean, safe, healthy environment.
1
20
The apprentice will maintain a clean, safe, healthy environment.
1
20
- The apprentice will maintain a clean, safe, healthy environment.
The apprentice will describe how to adapt personal care activities to meet the client's needs in the home.
1
20
The apprentice will describe how to adapt personal care activities to meet the client's needs in the home.
1
20
- The apprentice will describe how to adapt personal care activities to meet the client's needs in the home.
The apprentice will assist the client with medication by understanding their defined role.
1
40
The apprentice will assist the client with medication by understanding their defined role.
1
40
- The apprentice will assist the client with medication by understanding their defined role.
The apprentice will understand how to store medications safely.
1
20
The apprentice will understand how to store medications safely.
1
20
- The apprentice will understand how to store medications safely.
The apprentice will understand and document observations regarding the client's medications.
1
20
The apprentice will understand and document observations regarding the client's medications.
1
20
- The apprentice will understand and document observations regarding the client's medications.
The apprentice will discuss the correct way to dispose of old medications.
1
20
The apprentice will discuss the correct way to dispose of old medications.
1
20
- The apprentice will discuss the correct way to dispose of old medications.
The apprentice will understand the responsibility of the Home Health Aide in assisting the client with Oxygen Therapy.
1
30
The apprentice will understand the responsibility of the Home Health Aide in assisting the client with Oxygen Therapy.
1
30
- The apprentice will understand the responsibility of the Home Health Aide in assisting the client with Oxygen Therapy.
The apprentice will describe guidelines for care of a client with prosthesis.
1
30
The apprentice will describe guidelines for care of a client with prosthesis.
1
30
- The apprentice will describe guidelines for care of a client with prosthesis.
The apprentice will identify correct use of a vaporizer or humidifier.
1
30
The apprentice will identify correct use of a vaporizer or humidifier.
1
30
- The apprentice will identify correct use of a vaporizer or humidifier.
The apprentice will identify ways to help in emergency situations.
1
40
The apprentice will identify ways to help in emergency situations.
1
40
- The apprentice will identify ways to help in emergency situations.
Range of Motion (passive)
1
40
Range of Motion (passive)
1
40
- The apprentice will demonstrate the use of passive range of motion to increase flexibility.
Range of Motion (active)
1
40
Range of Motion (active)
1
40
- The apprentice will demonstrate the use of Active-assist.
Splint or Brace Assistance
7
40
Splint or Brace Assistance
7
40
- The apprentice will demonstrate the correct way to apply splint applications.
- The apprentice will demonstrate the correct care and cleaning of splints.
- The apprentice will demonstrate the proper adjustment of straps.
- The apprentice will demonstrate how to set up and maintain a splinting schedule.
- The apprentice will demonstrate proper removal of a splint.
- The apprentice will demonstrate how to document where, breakdown of a splint.
- The apprentice will know whom to contact if problems arise.
Bed Mobility
4
40
Bed Mobility
4
40
- The apprentice will know the importance in assisting the resident in moving from side to side to promote self care.
- The apprentice will demonstrate the correct protocol for the resident to move in bed.
- The apprentice will demonstrate how to use adaptive methods or equipment to assist the resident with self positioning in bed.
- The apprentice will demonstrate and understand the importance of mat activities.
Transfer
8
40
Transfer
8
40
- Demonstrate transfer activities moving from one surface or plane.
- Demonstrate the correct use of assistive devices for transfers: i. Wheelchair ii. Walker iii. Railing iv. 3N1 Commode v. Bath bench vi. Shower bench
- Demonstrate strengthening exercises for upper and lower extremities to improve transfer skill level.
- Demonstrate sitting balance exercise.
- Provide resident education for safety training.
- Demonstrate protective reflex training.
- Demonstrate walking training.
- Demonstrate balance exercises
Dressing or Grooming
6
40
Dressing or Grooming
6
40
- Demonstrate upper extremity strengthening exercise.
- Know and understand the importance of fine motor training programs.
- Understand adaptive methods/adaptive equipment.
- Understand task segmentation, cuing, Hands on training.
- Understand repletion training in sequencing.
- Demonstrate activities that involve dressing, undressing, undressing, bathing, or grooming, or hygiene, with instruction and training, with or without physical assist.
Eating or swallowing
5
40
Eating or swallowing
5
40
- Demonstrate use of assistive devices.
- Demonstrate Hands-on patterning or cuing.
- Demonstrate the correct posture for feeding.
- Demonstrate the correct set-up of equipment.
- Demonstrate postural exercises that facilitate alignment in the chin-tuck position for swallowing.
Amputation/Prosthesis Care
2
40
Amputation/Prosthesis Care
2
40
- Demonstrate the correct application and removal of a prosthesis.
- Demonstrate wellness care of a stump.
Communication
7
40
Communication
7
40
- Demonstrate how professional attitude and behavior enhances communication among CNA, resident, resident’s family and staff
- Explain how the Nurse Aide promotes independence and residents rights.
- Explain the use of adaptive equipment.
- Understand self performance activities in functional communication.
- Understand the importance of scheduled periodic evaluations by a licensed nurse.
- Know the importance of documenting the evaluation in the clinical record.
- Understand the importance of supervision by nursing staff documentation.
Documentation
5
40
Documentation
5
40
- Explain documentation and Nurse Aide responsibilities
- Understand legal aspects of documentation
- Understand and know appropriate Medical Terminology
- Understand measurable objectives.
- Understand documentation in a care plan.
Safety and Medication Administration: Pharmacodynamics
14
75
Safety and Medication Administration: Pharmacodynamics
14
75
- Define pharmacokinetics.
- Define medication action.
- Explain the relationship between medication and drugs.
- State the four basic medication actions.
- Name and describe the four body processes that affect medication action.
- Identify factors influencing mediation action and identify their effects.
- Define medication effects.
- State the difference between therapeutic effects and side effects.
- Differentiate between local and systemic effects.
- Recognize descriptions of major adverse reactions.
- Identify the meaning for the terms, which describe unwanted medication reactions.
- Differentiate between synergism and antagonism.
- Explain the difference between physiological and physical medication dependence.
- Name classifications of drugs that are commonly abused.
Safety and Medication Administration: Forms of Medication
7
75
Safety and Medication Administration: Forms of Medication
7
75
- Identify forms in which medications are available and implications for effective use.
- Tell how lotions, liniments, and ointments should be applied.
- State the correct procedures for storing and using tinctures, fluid extracts, elixirs, spirits and suspensions.
- Explain what delayed-release tablets and capsules are and how they should be given to residents.
- State the rules for giving enteric-coated tablets and capsules.
- List and describe the routes for administering medications.
- Explain who is qualified to give medications by the parenternal route.
Safety and Medication Administration: Mathematics, Weights, and Measures
8
75
Safety and Medication Administration: Mathematics, Weights, and Measures
8
75
- Identify what professionals are responsible for calculating drug dosages.
- Identify the importance of correct dose measurement.
- Correctly read and write lower case roman numbers 1/2 through 30.
- Define the prefixes used in the metric system.
- Add and subtract fractions decimals.
- Describe the disadvantages of the household system of measurement and medication use.
- List two drugs that are measured in units, convert grams to milligrams, and vice versa.
- List some of the most common equivalents among the different systems of measurement.
Safety and Drug Administration: Drug Standards and Names
5
75
Safety and Drug Administration: Drug Standards and Names
5
75
- Define drug standards and tell how they are determined.
- Explain why drug standards are necessary.
- Identify the need of "U.S.P." following a drug name.
- List and describe two types of names by which drugs are known.
- Differentiate between generic and brand names for drugs.
Safety and Drug Administration: Drug Resources Information
2
75
Safety and Drug Administration: Drug Resources Information
2
75
- Identify names of resources for drug information.
- Demonstrate ability to use drug resources to obtain drug information.
Drugs and Body Systems: Urinary System
12
75
Drugs and Body Systems: Urinary System
12
75
- Identify basic structures and functions of the urinary system.
- State the three functions of the urinary system.
- Define the key terms for the urinary system, especially: a. Anuria b. Catheter c. Dysuria d. Hematuria e. Incontinence f. Nephritis g. PH h. Pyuria
- Explain how changes in the urine give clues to disorders in the urinary system.
- Define the symptoms of urinary system disorders and fluid imbalances.
- Describe the causes of dehydration and its treatment.
- Describe the following drug groups or treatments by giving examples of common medications or treatments and their actions, and listing nursing care and side effects associated with that type of drug/treatment: a. Antispasmodics b. Antibiotics c. Urinary antiseptics d. Urinary analgesics e. Diuretics f. Replacement electrolytes (potassium, calcium, etc.)
- Identify drugs used to treat urinary tract disorders and nursing measures to promote effectiveness.
- State the purposes of a urinary catheter.
- Identify nursing actions to monitor a diuretic’s actions, to observe for complications and promote comfort for the resident.
- Identify the reason that potassium replacement drugs are used with diuretics.
- Identify nursing actions to prevent medication reactions.
Drugs and Body Systems: Respiratory System
9
75
Drugs and Body Systems: Respiratory System
9
75
- Identify the major structures and functions of the respiratory system.
- Describe the mechanisms of breathing.
- Explain how gases are exchanged in the lungs.
- List the normal respiratory rate.
- Describe the major respiratory disorders
- List and describe common signs and symptoms of respiratory disorders using correct medical terms.
- Describe the actions, give examples, nursing care and side effects for these drug groups: antihistamines, decongestants, and bronchodilators.
- Explain and demonstrate how to administer medication through a meter dose inhaler.
- Explain and demonstrate how to administer medication using a nasal inhaler.
Drugs and Body Systems: Digestive System
8
75
Drugs and Body Systems: Digestive System
8
75
- Identify the basic structures and functions of the digestive (gastrointestinal) system.
- State the five main functions of the gastrointestinal (GI) system.
- Name the major parts of the GI system and tell what they do.
- Define the symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders.
- Describe the major gastrointestinal disorders for which medications are prescribed.
- Describe the actions, give examples, nursing care and side effects for these drug groups: a. Antacids b. Antisecretory drug c. Digestants d. Antiflatulents e. Emetics f. Antiemetics g. Anticholinergics h. Antispasmodics i. Diarrhea medications j. Cathartics (laxatives and purgestives) k. Antiparasitics
- Discuss non-drug means of controlling diarrhea and for preventing and correcting constipation.
- Identify principles to remember in administering medications for the digestive system safely.
Drugs and Body Systems: Nervous Systems
16
75
Drugs and Body Systems: Nervous Systems
16
75
- Identify the two major divisions of the nervous system.
- Describe the common structures associated with these divisions.
- Use the appropriate terms associated with signs of nervous system disorders.
- Describe disorders of the nervous system, especially those associated with aging: Parkinson's disease, myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis, drug induced movement disorders, seizure disorders, stroke, tumors, inflammation and infections.
- Identify related medications and treatments for disorders of the nervous system.
- Discuss implications for nursing care and side effects of medications associated with major nervous system disorders.
- Describe the actions and give examples of the following drug groups: CNS cerebral stimulants, respiratory stimulants, CNS depressants, narcotic and non-narcotic analgesics, antidepressants sedative/hypnotics, antipsychotics, antimanic psychotherapeutic, and anti-Parkinson's disease drugs.
- Identify drugs that are often involved in drug abuse.
- Describe general nursing care when giving medications for the nervous system.
- List medications, which may result in transient of permanent drug-induced movement disorders.
- Describe several mental conditions for which psychotropic medications may be given as treatment.
- List medications, which may result in a high potential for the resident to fall.
- Define pain.
- Describe the advantage of scheduled pain medication versus PRN
- Medication for chronic pain control.
- Define placebo. Discuss the ethical issues associated with using placebos.
Drugs and Body Systems: Drugs Affecting the Special Senses: Eye
10
75
Drugs and Body Systems: Drugs Affecting the Special Senses: Eye
10
75
- Identify basic structures and functions of the eye, terms and abbreviations referring to the eye.
- Describe the mechanisms of sight.
- Describe the effects of aging on the structures of vision.
- Identify major disorders of the eyes and vision.
- List terms and abbreviations associated with providing medications to the eyes.
- Describe the proper procedures for administering eye drops and ointments.
- Identify measures, which help ensure safety for the resident with glaucoma.
- Identify the name and actions of drugs used to treat glaucoma.
- Identify reasons why anti-infective drugs may be used in the eye and give some examples of drugs used.
- Identify actions, uses and names for eye lubricants.
Drugs and Body Systems: Drugs Affecting the Special Senses: Ear
5
75
Drugs and Body Systems: Drugs Affecting the Special Senses: Ear
5
75
- Identify major structures of the ear and their functions.
- Describe the effects of aging on auditory structures and functions.
- Describe the major disorders of the ear for which medications are given.
- Describe the actions and give examples of nursing care and side effects of these drug groups for disorders affecting the ear: antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, vasoconstrictives, antihistamines, analgesics, and ear wax softeners.
- Describe the methods/steps/proper procedure for correctly administering ear medications.
Drugs and Body Systems: Musculoskeletal Systems
6
75
Drugs and Body Systems: Musculoskeletal Systems
6
75
- Identify the major structures, functions of the musculoskeletal system.
- Identify the major disorders that affect the musculoskeletal system, especially associated with aging.
- Explain the difference between gout, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Discuss malfunctions of bone marrow and their effects on the blood.
- Name related medications, their actions, uses, side effects and implications in treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.
- Describe the usual care of residents with musculoskeletal disorders, especially as it relates to medication administration.
Drugs and Body Systems: Endocrine System
17
75
Drugs and Body Systems: Endocrine System
17
75
- Identify the major structures and functions of the endocrine system.
- Describe the regulatory mechanisms of the endocrine system.
- Illustrate why disorders may be prefixed with "hypo" or "hyper".
- Give examples of disorders of the endocrine system names in the manner.
- Give examples of drugs used for hormone replacement therapy for thyroid diseases, pituitary disorders, and diabetes.
- Use correct medical terms when referring to parts of the endocrine system and symptoms of hormone imbalances.
- Describe how the body malfunctions in diabetes and what changes occur in the urine of an untreated diabetic.
- State what factors influence the diabetic resident's insulin needs.
- Identify diet, activity and medication as treatments of diabetes.
- List the kinds of insulin available for treatment of diabetes mellitus.
- Recognize the symptoms of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia and explain how they are treated.
- Give examples of oral hypoglycemics used for diabetes treatment and explain how they work.
- State names, action, side effects of oral hypoglycemia agents.
- Explain why diabetics must have frequent blood tests.
- State the actions of glucocorticoids and mineral corticoids and give examples of each.
- List at least three uses of corticosteroids.
- List at least five possible side effects of long-term corticosteroid therapy.
Drugs and Body Systems: Reproductive System
8
75
Drugs and Body Systems: Reproductive System
8
75
- Name the main parts of the male and the female internal and external genitalia.
- Use correct medical terms to describe the parts, functions, and disorders of the reproductive system.
- Name the hormones produced by the male and female gonads and tell what they do.
- Describe the actions of gonadotropins, oxytocin, and prolactin.
- Recognize descriptions of the major disorders that affect the reproductive system.
- List the main uses of hormones in drug therapy.
- State the major side effects of sex hormone therapy.
- State action, side effects and names of male and female hormones used as medication.
Drugs and Body Systems: Integumentary System
7
75
Drugs and Body Systems: Integumentary System
7
75
- Identify three layers of skin, their location, structure, and other structures located within the skin.
- Describe the major functions of the skin.
- Identify common changes in the integumentary system associated with aging.
- Describe major disorders affecting the skin.
- Identify related medications, nursing care and side effects for the major skin disorders.
- Identify non-drug measures to help treat skin disorders.
- Identify general issues for skin and skin care, specific types of dressing and methods of administering skin medications.
Drugs and Body Systems: Anti-Infective Agents
12
75
Drugs and Body Systems: Anti-Infective Agents
12
75
- Identify cause, control measures, signs and symptoms of infection.
- Describe methods of reducing infection.
- Discuss how aging contributes to increased risk for infection(s).
- Identify terms describing topical anti-infective agents.
- Name topical anti-infective agents and actions.
- Identify terms describing systemic anti-infective agents.
- Recognize some of the common drugs, nursing care and side effects in following groups: a. Pencillin’s b. Cephalosporins c. Sulfonamides d. Fluoroquinolones e. Tetracycline f. Aminoglycosides g. Macrolide, lincomycin, and clindamycin h. Vancomycin i. Metronidazole j. Antiviral k. Antifungal
- Demonstrate methods of identifying action, use, side effects, adverse reactions, interactions with food or other drugs, contraindications, and special nursing care which should be considered in giving medications.
- Describe what actions the medication aide should take in administering medication which may result in changes in laboratory results or which place the resident at particular risk for: a. Bleeding b. Heart rate changes c. Breathing difficulties d. Gastrointestinal upset
- Name signs or symptoms of a medication sensitivity reaction.
- Describe methods of preventing medications sensitivity reactions.
- Name the most severe form of medication sensitivity reaction and how the medication aide should respond in the event a resident has this type of reaction.
Drugs and Body Systems: Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs
12
75
Drugs and Body Systems: Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs
12
75
- Identify the major food groups from the Food Guide Pyramid.
- State what general functions vitamins have in the body.
- Discuss situations when vitamins may be used.
- Give some examples of vitamins.
- Discuss the general differences among: fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins, macrominerals and microminerals.
- Identify resources for adult Recommended Daily Allowances for the major vitamins and minerals.
- Identify the actions and give examples of iron preparations.
- State the measures to use when administering iron to minimize side effects.
- Identify the action and give an example of calcium medications.
- Give examples of alternatives to traditional pharmacological interventions.
- Describe common herbal and food supplements and their uses.
- Explain some of the adverse effects which herbal remedies can produce.
Administration of Medications: Preparing to Administer Medications
19
75
Administration of Medications: Preparing to Administer Medications
19
75
- Identity ways in which drugs are supplied to the nursing home.
- Describe unit dose and multiple dose packaging of drugs.
- Explain proper storage of medicines in the medication room, medication cart and resident's bedroom.
- Describe proper storage of controlled drugs.
- Identify proper methods to store equipment and supplies related to the administration of medications.
- Describe a method to verify medications orders.
- Explain the responsibility of the medication aide in questioning medication orders, including what to do if the order is not clear or legible.
- Discuss methods for ordering drugs from the pharmacy.
- Identify the basic components of a medication order.
- Transcribe orders from the ordering practitioner for medications/treatments under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- List times on the clock using "military time"
- Communicate medications administered and the resident's responses to medications to the licensed nurse.
- Explain how a Kardex, medication cards, and a Medication Administration Record (MAR) are used to communicate medication orders. Demonstrate how to document administration of a medication.
- Explain how controlled substances can be accounted for at the beginning of each shift and why this is done.
- Identify and demonstrate specific techniques to administer medications using the '"Five Rights" of medication administration including techniques for specific forms of medications.
- Identify and demonstrate ways to prevent the transfer of infection.
- List three ways to identify the resident.
- Identify potential sources for errors.
- Identify drugs, which may require special controls or record keeping, and name the controls, which are used.
Administration of Medication: Recording Medication Administration
12
75
Administration of Medication: Recording Medication Administration
12
75
- Identify general guidelines to follow in recording medication administration.
- Describe the content of a resident's clinical record.
- Document accurately activities related to administration of medications and treatment.
- Describe the principles of clinical documentation.
- Demonstrate how to correct an error in a resident's clinical record.
- Describe how to document a medication that was not administered, held, or refused.
- Identify appropriate documentation procedures when medication is given at times other than when regularly scheduled.
- Demonstrate the process for correcting an error.
- Demonstrate the process for documenting a late entry in a clinical record.
- Discuss why it is important to follow federal/state laws/regulations and facility policy when documenting in a resident's record.
- Record resident's response to medication.
- Report medication errors immediately to the licensed nurse supervisor.
Administration of Medications: Administering Medications of the Elderly
14
75
Administration of Medications: Administering Medications of the Elderly
14
75
- Describe the major changes that take place in the various body systems during aging.
- State why treatment of elderly residents must be individualized according to each person's needs.
- Describe the effects of aging on absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs.
- Explain how medication orders are usually adjusted to take into account the pharmacokinetics of the older resident.
- Explain why the presence of more diseases in old age makes drug therapy more complicated.
- State what types of adverse reactions health care workers must look for in administering drugs to the aged.
- Explain how elderly residents are affected by the attitudes and actions of health care workers.
- Review safe medication administration practice and the principles that are specific for the elderly resident.
- Explain how you can overcome the difficulties of administering medications to the elderly.
- List ways in which residents can take an active part in their own medication therapy.
- Identify and demonstrate methods of safe and effective drug administration by the following routes: a. Oral b. Inhaler c. Nebulizer d. Rectal e. Vaginal f. Eye g. Ear h. Skin
- Demonstrate the use of standard precautions when administering medications.
- Correctly use military time.
- Correctly identify, use and write abbreviations for medication forms, routes, administration times and general medical abbreviations.
Related Instruction Content
Training Provider(s):
240
RI hours
Medical Ethics
5
Medical Ethics
5
Objectives
1
Objectives
1
Job Description
2
Job Description
2
Resident Relations
5
Resident Relations
5
Public Relations
2
Public Relations
2
Concept of Caring
6
Concept of Caring
6
Aseptic Techniques
2
Aseptic Techniques
2
Safety precautions
a. fire
b. disaste
2
Safety precautions
a. fire
b. disaste
2
Body Systems
a. musculoskeletal
b. respiratory
c. circulatory
d. digestive
e. urinary
f. skin, hair, nails
g. endocrine
h. reproductive
i. nervous
j. special senses, eyes, ears, and tongue
65
Body Systems
a. musculoskeletal
b. respiratory
c. circulatory
d. digestive
e. urinary
f. skin, hair, nails
g. endocrine
h. reproductive
i. nervous
j. special senses, eyes, ears, and tongue
65
Orientation to Home Care
2
Orientation to Home Care
2
Working with people
10
Working with people
10
Home Management
5
Home Management
5
Adapting personal care activities in the client's home
3
Adapting personal care activities in the client's home
3
Emergency care
10
Emergency care
10
Range of Motion
4
Range of Motion
4
Splint or Brace Assistant
2
Splint or Brace Assistant
2
Bed Mobility
4
Bed Mobility
4
Transfer
4
Transfer
4
Walking
4
Walking
4
Dressing or Grooming
2
Dressing or Grooming
2
Eating or Swallowing
2
Eating or Swallowing
2
Amputation/Prosthesis Care
2
Amputation/Prosthesis Care
2
Communication
2
Communication
2
Other
1
Other
1
Documentation
2
Documentation
2
Determination of Services
1
Determination of Services
1
Safety and Medication Administration: Pharmacodynamics
4
Safety and Medication Administration: Pharmacodynamics
4
Safety and Drug Administration: Forms of Medications
4
Safety and Drug Administration: Forms of Medications
4
Safety and Drug Administration: Mathematics, Weights, and Measures
10
Safety and Drug Administration: Mathematics, Weights, and Measures
10
Safety and Drug Administration: Drug Standards and Names
4
Safety and Drug Administration: Drug Standards and Names
4
Safety and Drug Administration: Drug Resources Information
4
Safety and Drug Administration: Drug Resources Information
4
Drugs and Body Systems: Urinary Systems
4
Drugs and Body Systems: Urinary Systems
4
Drugs and Body Systems: Respiratory System
4
Drugs and Body Systems: Respiratory System
4
Drugs and Body Systems: Digestive System
4
Drugs and Body Systems: Digestive System
4
Drugs and Body Systems: Nervous System
4
Drugs and Body Systems: Nervous System
4
Drugs and Body Systems: Drugs Affecting the Special Senses: Eye
4
Drugs and Body Systems: Drugs Affecting the Special Senses: Eye
4
Drugs and Body Systems: Drugs Affecting the Special Senses: Ear
4
Drugs and Body Systems: Drugs Affecting the Special Senses: Ear
4
Drugs and Body Systems: Musculoskeletal System
4
Drugs and Body Systems: Musculoskeletal System
4
Drugs and Body Systems: Endocrine System
4
Drugs and Body Systems: Endocrine System
4
Drugs and Body Systems: Reproductive System
4
Drugs and Body Systems: Reproductive System
4
Drugs and Body Systems: Integumentary System
4
Drugs and Body Systems: Integumentary System
4
Drugs and Body Systems: Anti-Infective Agents
4
Drugs and Body Systems: Anti-Infective Agents
4
Drugs and Body Systems: Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs
4
Drugs and Body Systems: Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs
4
Administration of Medications: Preparing to Administer Medications
4
Administration of Medications: Preparing to Administer Medications
4
Administration of Medications: Recording Medication Administration
6
Administration of Medications: Recording Medication Administration
6
Administration of Medications: Administering Medications to the Elderly
6
Administration of Medications: Administering Medications to the Elderly
6