Medication Management in Assisted Living Facilities

Medication Management is a key personal service offered to seniors who are transitioning to an Assisted Living Facility.  Florida’s regulatory framework balances personal autonomy with safety by differentiating the administration of medication and ALF responsibilities within capability levels. ALFs are recognized as residential environments that should be operated and regulated differently than medical or nursing facilities. However, the Agency for Health Care Administration does investigate and enforce standards; Medication Management is consistently cited among Florida’s Top Ten Deficiencies in ALFs.

LSLE’s Medication Management in Assisted Living Facilities is an advanced 1-hour online course developed for ALF executive staff and supervisors. An integrated quiz engages students, and a 10-question test reinforces understanding of key concepts. The course is suitable for Assisted Living Facility Administrators seeking continuing education for license maintenance and a Certificate of Completion will be issued after successful course completion.

Topics addressed:

• ALF Responsibilities
• Qualifications for Medication Practices
• Activities Related to Assistance with Self-administration of Medication
• Resident Problems with Self-administration of Medications
• Staff Training and Documentation Requirements
• Medication Records, Record-keeping, Storage, and Disposal Requirements
• Medication Labeling and Orders
• Over-the-Counter and Sample Prescription Medications
• Medications as Chemical Restraints
• Conditions requiring Services of Medication Consultant and Documentation

Access includes the lecture handout and a hyperlinked Reference table.

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