What the rule requires
The negotiated care plan must address the amount of medication assistance the resident needs, the reasons for that assistance, and the reasons more than one type of assistance may be needed. It must also address how medications will be obtained when the resident is away from the home or when an assisting family member or resident representative is unavailable.
What this means for an AFH
The plan should describe the resident-specific level and purpose of assistance rather than relying on a generic medication statement. It should also anticipate how access to medications will be handled in the situations identified by the rule.
How SNS can help
SNS can document assessed medication-support needs in an RN assessment and translate relevant findings into individualized negotiated care-plan guidance. Medication management and regulatory responsibility remain with the authorized providers and the AFH.
This resource is provided for general informational purposes. Washington requirements may change. Providers should review the current WAC and DSHS guidance applicable to their circumstances.
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