Medication POD

Take a moment to do the following: Tell people where the restrooms are located Point out location of break area Go over the lunch and break schedule Point out where the first aid station is ( if applicable)

All staff should sign in Everyone should have completed the following forms: HIPPA Confidentiality Form, Registration Form, Code of Conduct Everyone should be assigned a position and received a Job Action Sheet

It is unlawful to divulge personal medical information. All POD staff must complete a HIPPA Oath of Confidentiality

Take a moment to describe the agent (i.e. Anthrax, Tularemia, etc.) include the following: What it is Symptoms of exposure including onset and duration of illness Recommended treatment Local threat

Take a few moments to describe the medication. Include: Drug of choice Dosage for adults Dosage for children and infants Crushing Instructions Drug interactions, allergies, contraindications Alternate medication Go over Dispensing Algorithms Go over the NAPH/consent form and how to properly fill it out

Familiarize yourself with NAPH form and dispensing Algorithms Tell people which line to go in Clients who have all persons on their NAPH form receiving the adult dose of the primary medication should go to Express Dispensing People who have children needed a different dose, or have contraindications to the primary medicine, or have medical questions you cannot answer should go to the Regular Dispensing Line.

Go over package insert Go over dispensing algorithm. Explain what doses to administer Go over pediatric crushing instructions if solution is not at POD Go over alternate medications. Go over contraindications, allergies, and drug interactions Review consent form and how to properly fill out

Instruct and demonstrate the Dispensing Assistants on how to fill out the prescription labels. The following must be included: Drug Name, Strength and quantity Directions for use Name and Address of the dispensing location Serial number of the prescription Name of the prescriber Date prescribed Patient name Follow up contact number

Add any of your Policies here, including: How many regimens each person is permitted to pick up Who the POD will serve How staff should report down to receive their medication

The hotline number is __________.Please write it down. This number should be used for people to call if they have questions once they leave the POD. Report any rumors you hear about the incident to health department so they can stay on top of rumor control. Any media inquiries are to be directed to the health department PIO

Go over areas and briefly explain the general client traffic flow at the POD Point out exits and evacuation routes Describe building areas to take shelter during severe weather Go over any parking arrangements with POD Staff

Registration- Everyone must fill out a consent form completely Screening – ensure form is completed. Triage people to either express dispensing or regular dispensing area. Triage to station for people with functional needs. Dispensing- People receive the medication After Care – People have any questions answered before leaving. They get pill crushing instructions for infants. Exit- leave the POD

How to handle a medical emergency (Where is the First Aid Station?) How to handle a client who is upset, angry or emotional? Make sure an POD Incident Report is completed for all accidents

Add security information relative to your facility, including contact methods and information If a disruption or conflict occurs, notify security at once Go over evacuation routes

Refer to the Closed POD Deactivation Power Point Training Module and Closed POD Deactivation checklist at Follow instructions from the health department Complete the following forms and return them and leftover supplies and medication to the health department: 1.Closed POD After Action report 2.Closed POD Final Event Summary Form