1. Recertification Review Guide
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
Department of Children and Families
Medication Administration Certification Training
Based on the Basic Medication Administration Curriculum
2010 Edition
Recertification
Review Guide 1
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2. Unit 11 2
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3. Types of medication errors
Error in communication
Error in documentation
Error in storage and control
Error in ordering or dispensing medications
Error in administration 3
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4. Steps to take if an error occurs
Check on the child and follow your facility’s policy and procedures
Inform your supervisor and chain of command and follow any directions
Document the error; use objective description 4
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5. Documenting a 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 5
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6. Reporting medication error that leads to the child needing medical attention
In addition
to the
documentation
already
discussed
Notify child’s guardian, social worker
Call DCF Careline if after hours
Send copy of incident report to the DCF Medical Director within one business day 6
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7. When to contact the Dept. of Consumer Protection Drug Control Division
When controlled medications appear to be missing
If controlled medications need to be destroyed 7
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8. Unit 11 Quiz 1.
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 2.
Who must be contacted when controlled medication appears to be missing or needs to be destroyed? 8
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Answers to Unit 11 Quiz 1.
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
True 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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