STATE OF CONNECTICUTDepartment of Children and Families

Medication Administration Certification Training

Based on the Basic Medication Administration Curriculum2010 Edition

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Types of medication errorsTypes of medication errors

Error in communication Error in documentation Error in storage and control Error in ordering or dispensing medications Error in administration

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1. Check on the child and follow your facility’s policy and procedures

2. Inform your supervisor and chain of command and follow any directions

3. Document the error; use objective description

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Steps to take if an error occursSteps to take if an error occurs

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Documenting Documenting a medication errora medication error

Note the child’s name, medication, the date and time, staff involved

Write an objective description of the error: what happened, action taken, and status of the child

Documentation must be completed before the end of the shift by the person who made or discover the error

Follow facility policy and procedure on submitting required documentation to DCF Risk Management

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Reporting medication error that Reporting medication error that leadsleads

to the child needing medical to the child needing medical attentionattention

1. Notify child’s guardian, social worker

2. Call DCF Careline if after hours

3. Send copy of incident report to the DCF Medical Director within one business day

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documentationalready

discussed

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When to contact the Dept. of When to contact the Dept. of Consumer Protection Drug Control Consumer Protection Drug Control

DivisionDivision

When controlled medications appear to be missing

If controlled medications need to be destroyed

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Unit 11 QuizUnit 11 Quiz

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True or False: Documenting a medication error must be completed before the end of the shift by the person who made or discover the error

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Who must be contacted when controlled medication appears to be missing or needs to be destroyed?

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Answers to Unit 11 QuizAnswers to Unit 11 Quiz1. True or False: Documenting a medication error must be

completed before the end of the shift by the person who made or discover the errorTrue

2. Who must be contacted when controlled medication appears to be missing or needs to be destroyed?The Department of Consumer Protection, Drug Control Division

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