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Medication Aide A professional administering medications under
supervision.
Professional Behavior Includes punctuality and task adherence.
Documenting Recording medication administration on resident's
chart.
Refusal of Untrained Tasks MA must refuse tasks outside training scope.
Medication Administration Giving medications as per physician's orders.
Medication Technician Another term for medication aide.
Liability Responsibility for harm caused to residents.
Person-Centered Care Treating residents as individuals, not uniformly.
Effective Communication Listening to residents to ensure safety.
, Scope of Practice Defines tasks a medication aide can perform.
Resident's Medication List A record kept by residents for personal use.
Delegation Assigning tasks to qualified team members.
Allergic Reaction Adverse response to medication administered.
Nonprescription Medications Medications available without a doctor's
prescription.
Physician's Orders Instructions from a doctor regarding medication.
Medication Refusal Resident's choice to decline prescribed
medication.
Communication Barriers Challenges in understanding resident's speech.
Medication Update Information shared with family about resident's
medications.
Supervisor Reporting Informing higher authority about medication issues.
Medication Order Written directive for administering specific
medications.
Nurse Supervision Oversight provided by a nurse during medication
administration.
Ethics vs Laws Ethics guide behavior; laws enforce rules.
Task Delegation Assigning responsibilities to appropriate personnel.