Medication Administration

Written for medication aides and other assistive personnel, MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION prepares CNAs, HHAs, Hospice Workers, PCAs, Medical Assistants, and direct care workers to safely and effectively perform medication administration in a variety of clinical settings while under the supervision of a licensed health care provider. The basic skills needed to observe, report, and record are stressed throughout with an emphasis on immediately reporting any change in an individual to the designated supervisor. All content is inclusive of the requirements of the National State Boards of Nursing model curriculum.

Table of Contents:
Preface. About the author. Acknowledgements. Contributors. MODULE 1: ETHICAL AND LEGAL ASPECTS. 1. Introduction to Medication Administration. 2. Regulatory Issues. 3. Ethical and Legal Issues. MODULE II: MEDICATION FUNDAMENTALS. 4. Introduction to Medications. 5. Medication Orders. 6. Principles of Medication Administration. MODULE III. MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION. 7. Administration of Non-Parenteral Medications. 8. Administration of Oxygen. 9. Administration of Enemas. 10. Care and Use of Gastrostomy and Jejunostomy Tubes. 11. Administration of Epinephrine by Epipen. MODULE IV: MEDICATIONS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY. 12. Body Organizations and Systems. 13. Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs. 14. Topical Medications. 15. Eye and Ear Medications. 16. Psychotropic Medications. 17. Analgesics and Anesthetics. 18. Antiparkinsonian Medications, Anticonvulsants, and Medications for Treating Alzheimer's Disease. 19. Medications for Treating Infections. 20. Medications for Treating Cancer. 21. Medications for Treating Cardiovascular Disorders. 22. Medications for Treating Endocrine Disorders. 23. Medications for Treating Gastrointestinal Disorders. 24. Medications for Treating Musculoskeletal Disorders. 25. Medications for Treating Respiratory Disorder. 26. Medications for Treating Urinary Disorders. 27. Medications for Treating Reproductive Disorder. MODULE V: COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION. 28. Role of the Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) in Medication Administration. 29. Transcription of Health Care Provider Orders. MODULE VI: SAFETY. 30. Additional Considerations. 31. Poison Control. MODULE VII: ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS. 32. Basic Math. 33. Vital Signs. 34. Care of Individuals with Epilepsy. 35. Substance Abuse. References. Appendix A. Table of Authorities. Appendix B. "Use Caution- Avoid Confusion.". Appendix C. "Drugs That Should not be Crushed". Appendix D. Suggested Readings and Resources. Glossary. Index.

About the Author :
After graduating from St. Vincent Hospital School of Nursing, Lena progressed through Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse, IV Therapy, and Assistant Director of Nursing positions with several of Massachusetts' regional hospitals and long-term care facilities. She successfully transitioned into health care administration, working for the American Red Cross, Trivalley Elder Services, and The Committee to End Elder Homelessness. At this same time she earned her undergraduate degree from Worcester State College with a B.S. in Health Education, and a Masters degree in Public Health from Boston University. As an educational translator, Lena merges research and clinical practice creating culture change in the healthcare environment. Her extensive clinical background and achievements include the development of innovative training programs and curricula, proven cross-cultural communication skills, change management skills, and interagency networking qualifications. Currently, Lena is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Education at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center (HRC). Here she develops, coordinates and/or teaches educational sessions for nursing and rehabilitation staff in collaboration with members of HRC's Department of Professional Development. In addition Lena is involved with creating the culture change needed to implement a social model of care for HRC's new CCRC.

Review :
1. Structure and Process of Supervision. 2. Supervision Models: Psychotherapy-based Non-Psychotherapy-based. 3. Effective Supervision. 4. Supervisor. Gender and Perceived Stereotypes. Theoretical Orientation, Interaction and Learning Styles. BTI Types. Negative-Harmful Supervision. 5. Supervisee. Attachment Style. Self-presentation and Self-disclosure. Interaction and Learning Styles. Theoretical Orientation. Gender & Perceived Stereotypes. 6. Assessment of the Trainee. Knowledge and Skills. Personal Dynamics. Formal Assessment Tools. 7. Supervision Ethics. 8. Legal Aspects of Supervision in Psychotherapy. 9. Impacts of Culture and Diversity on the Supervisory Relationship and Process.