Certified Medication Attendant
-
Upload
caldwell-douglas -
Category
Documents
-
view
82 -
download
1
description
Transcript of Certified Medication Attendant
![Page 1: Certified Medication Attendant](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022061612/568136c6550346895d9e63d6/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Certified Medication AttendantJoyce Louden, Ph.D. & Sylvia Melancon, Ph.D.
OFFICE FOR CITIZENS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Kathy H. KliebertSecretary
![Page 2: Certified Medication Attendant](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022061612/568136c6550346895d9e63d6/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
DEFINITION OF A CMA
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS 2
1
![Page 3: Certified Medication Attendant](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022061612/568136c6550346895d9e63d6/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
CERTIFIED MEDICATION ATTENDANT
Unlicensed personnel who administer certain medication to:• Residents of intermediate care facilities &
community homes operated by OCDD or funded through DHH
• Individuals in programs/agencies contracting for services with DHH except acute care settings
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS 3
![Page 4: Certified Medication Attendant](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022061612/568136c6550346895d9e63d6/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
WHAT CAN/CAN’T A CMA DO?
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS 4
2
![Page 5: Certified Medication Attendant](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022061612/568136c6550346895d9e63d6/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
AUTHORIZED CMA FUNCTIONS
• Deliver medications ordered by a physician or dentist to residents for self administration
• Deliver & administer medications ordered by a physician or dentist to residents with the supervision of a registered nurse
• Administer oral medications, enemas, douches, ointments, and suppositories unless otherwise indicated
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS 5
![Page 6: Certified Medication Attendant](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022061612/568136c6550346895d9e63d6/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
AUTHORIZED CMA FUNCTIONS
• Administer pro re nata “PRN” (as needed) medications when authorized by a licensed physician, dentist, or registered nurse
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS 6
![Page 7: Certified Medication Attendant](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022061612/568136c6550346895d9e63d6/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
PROHIBITED CMA FUNCTIONS
• Intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous or tube (gastro/NG) routes.
• Oral inhalant aerosol route • unless administering a premeasured dosage unit provided
by the manufacturer.
• Reducing to writing oral or telephone orders from a physician.
• Alter medication dosages
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS 7
![Page 8: Certified Medication Attendant](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022061612/568136c6550346895d9e63d6/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
WHO CAN BE A CMA?
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS 8
3
![Page 9: Certified Medication Attendant](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022061612/568136c6550346895d9e63d6/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
CMA APPLICANT
• A citizen of the United States and a resident of Louisiana;
• An employee of a facility operated by the OCDD, an ICF/DD, community home, program or agency funded through the DHH;
• At least 18 years of age; • Able to read, write, & comprehend the English
language; • Free of communicable diseases as documented by a
current physician’s statement; &
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS 9
![Page 10: Certified Medication Attendant](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022061612/568136c6550346895d9e63d6/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
CMA APPLICANT
• Must have no known record or history of: • Alcohol or drug abuse • mental or physical abuse/neglect • molestation, or • conviction of a felony
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS 10
![Page 11: Certified Medication Attendant](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022061612/568136c6550346895d9e63d6/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
WHO CAN BE A CMA INSTRUCTOR?
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS 11
4
![Page 12: Certified Medication Attendant](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022061612/568136c6550346895d9e63d6/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
CMA INSTRUCTOR
• A registered nurse with a minimum of one year of clinical experience in a DD setting• may delegate the 20 hours of practical training to
a licensed practical nurse with a minimum of one year of clinical experience in a DD setting
• Must complete instructor training offered by OCDD once annually
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS 12
![Page 13: Certified Medication Attendant](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022061612/568136c6550346895d9e63d6/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
CMA INSTRUCTOR
Next Instructor Training Classes:
• Wednesday, October 2, 2013 in Baton Rouge, LA• Friday, October 11, 2013 in Pineville, LA
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS 13
![Page 14: Certified Medication Attendant](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022061612/568136c6550346895d9e63d6/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS 14
5
![Page 15: Certified Medication Attendant](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022061612/568136c6550346895d9e63d6/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
CERTIFICATION PROCESS: CMA ROLE
• Complete 60 hours of training • 40 hours of classroom theory• 20 hours of practical training
• Pass a written examination • Demonstrate proficiency in 25 skills• Maintain good standing
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS 15
![Page 16: Certified Medication Attendant](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022061612/568136c6550346895d9e63d6/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
CERTIFICATION PROCESS: INSTRUCTOR ROLE
• Provide the training • Complete required paperwork to request the
written exam
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS 16
![Page 17: Certified Medication Attendant](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022061612/568136c6550346895d9e63d6/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
CERTIFICATION PROCESS: REGIONAL COORDINATOR ROLE
• Administer the state exam• Submit exam and required paperwork to the state
office coordinator• Distribute certificates to provider agencies & CMA
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS 17
![Page 18: Certified Medication Attendant](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022061612/568136c6550346895d9e63d6/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
CERTIFICATION PROCESS: STATE OFFICE COORDINATOR ROLE
• Manage the program• Grade the written exams• Process the paperwork• Print certificates • Maintain all records
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS 18
![Page 19: Certified Medication Attendant](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022061612/568136c6550346895d9e63d6/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS 19
6
![Page 20: Certified Medication Attendant](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022061612/568136c6550346895d9e63d6/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
CMA IN GOOD STANDING
• On an annual basis each CMA must be recertified • 9 hours of in-service training
• 2 must be on the agency’s medication administration policy and procedure & 7 on in-service related to medication administration.
• Pass with proficiency the 25 skills on the practical checklist.
• If initially certified before May 1, certificate expires October 31 of the same year.
• If on or after May 1, certificate expires on October 31 of the next year.
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS 20
![Page 21: Certified Medication Attendant](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022061612/568136c6550346895d9e63d6/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
CMA IN GOOD STANDING
Must not go longer than 12 months without working directly with medication administration in a facility, program, or agency for individuals with developmental disabilities
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS 21
![Page 22: Certified Medication Attendant](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022061612/568136c6550346895d9e63d6/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
DECERTIFICATION
• Falsification of consumer medical records • Found guilty of abuse, neglect or cruelty to the infirmed• Found guilty of misappropriation of a resident’s property
falsification or alteration of CMA certificate issued by OCDD
• Falsification of CMA qualifications • Failure to meet CMA qualifications • MAY be decertified when
– failing to obtain recertification – when performance is unsatisfactory
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS 22
![Page 23: Certified Medication Attendant](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022061612/568136c6550346895d9e63d6/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
STATE OFFICE COORDINATORCONTACT INFORMATION
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS 23
7
![Page 24: Certified Medication Attendant](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022061612/568136c6550346895d9e63d6/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Joyce Louden, Ph.D. Sylvia Melancon, Ph.D.225-342-1384 [email protected] [email protected]
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS 24
![Page 25: Certified Medication Attendant](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022061612/568136c6550346895d9e63d6/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
QUESTIONS
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS 25