Assistance With Medications

01. Training Requirements. Prior to assisting residents with medications, staff must complete the following: (7-1-26) a. A medication assistance course offered by one (1) of Idaho’s community colleges or a curriculum approved by the Department. This training is in addition to the curriculum minimum orientation requirements. (7-1-26) b. Staff training on documentation requirements and how to respond when a resident refuses or misses a medication, receives an incorrect medication, or when medication is unavailable or missing. (3-15-22) 02. Delegation. The facility nurse must delegate and document assistance with medications and other nursing tasks. Each medication assistant must be delegated individually, including skill demonstration, prior to assisting with medications or nursing tasks, and any time the licensed nurse changes. (3-15-22) 646. – 899. (RESERVED)