Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 3 - Licensing and Certification
Chapter 100 - Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program
Subchapter G - Medication Attendant Certified
Section I-10085 - Training Curriculum

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-10085

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. The goal of the MAC training and competency evaluation program is the provision of safe, effective and timely administration of medication to residents by MACs who are able to:

1. communicate and interact completely on a one-to-one basis with residents as part of the team implementing resident care;

2. demonstrate sensitivity to the resident's emotional, social and mental health needs through skillful, directed interactions;

3. exhibit behavior to support and promote the rights of residents; and

4. demonstrate proficiency in the skills related to medication administration.

B. Each MAC training program shall provide all trainees with a LLCF orientation that is not included in the required minimum 120 hours of core curriculum. The orientation program shall include, but not be limited to:

1. an explanation of the facility's organizational structure;

2. the facility's policies and procedures;

3. discussion of the facility's philosophy of care;

4. a description of the resident population; and

5. employee policies and procedures.

C. Core Curriculum. The curriculum content for the training program must include material which provides a basic level of knowledge and demonstrable skills for each individual completing the program. The content should include the needs of populations which may be served by an individual LLCF.

1. The core curriculum shall be a minimum of 120 hours in length which shall include a minimum of 45 clinical hours.

2. Each unit objective shall be behaviorally-stated for each topic of instruction. Each objective must state performance criteria which are measurable and will serve as the basis for the competency evaluation.

D. Minimum Curriculum. The training program shall be developed and conducted to ensure that each MAC, at a minimum, is able to demonstrate competency in the following areas including, but not limited to:

1. the basic principles of medication administration and the responsibilities of the MAC including:
a. the role and functions of a MAC;

b. the professional relationship between the MAC and the residents and their families; and

c. prohibited functions or duties;

2. definition of nurse delegation;

3. definition of the basic terms used in medication administration, including identification of the abbreviations used in medication orders and on the medication administration records;

4. review of the various forms of medications;

5. methods of medication administration including:
a. proper positioning of resident for various medication administrations; and

b. the value of good body alignment prior to and after medication administration;

6. requirements for proper storage and security of medications;

7. proper methods for disposal of drugs;

8. infection control;

9. basic anatomy and physiology;

10. the functions of the gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, integumentary, nervous, sensory, renal and urinary, reproductive, cardiovascular, respiratory, and endocrine systems;
a. description of the common disorders associated with these systems; and

b. the effect of aging on these systems;

11. definition of pharmacology including:
a. medication classifications;

b. a description of a controlled drug and how administration of these drugs differ;

c. the cycle of a drug in the body; and

d. side effects of medications;

12. the safe administration of all forms of oral medication including;
a. a description of the difference among all forms of oral medication; and

b. special precautions observed when administering time-released capsules, enteric-coated tablets and oral suspensions;

13. appropriate procedures to follow when the resident is nothing by mouth (NPO), dysphagic, refuses the medication, vomits the medication, or has allergies;

14. application of topical medications and the standard precautions utilized in administering a topical medication;

15. the safe instillation of ophthalmic drops and ointments;

16. the safe administration of nose drops;

17. proper technique for administration of inhalant medications including:
a. a description of when the MAC may administer an inhalant;

18. the safe administration of a rectal suppository;

19. the safe administration of a vaginal medication;

20. developing proficiency in measuring liquid medications in a medicine cup or syringe;

21. measuring apical pulse and/or blood pressure (B/P) prior to medication administration;

22. the importance of the "chain of command;"

23. developing effective communication and interpersonal skills;

24. maintaining communication with the licensed nurse including:
a. a description of the situations that must be reported to the nurse;

25. the purpose of the clinical record and the importance of timely, clear and complete documentation in the medication administration record;

26. methods for avoiding medication errors:
a. reporting and documentation requirements when medication errors occur;

27. a resident's rights related to medication administration;

28. a discussion of the "rights" of medication administration;

29. the application and certification; and

30. violations of the laws and rules that may result in disciplinary action and/or loss of certification.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 37:1026.1 et seq.

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