Q: Are nurse's aides and healthcare technicians qualified to dispense medication at assisted living?
A: Each state has specific qualifications for those dispensing medications in the various licensed facilities, hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
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In some states, medication dispensing is strictly prohibited; this is when the assisted living facilities are considered the non-medical models.
I would encourage you to check with your state's assisted living association or with the state department that regulates them. You may also find the answer on websites specific to your state.
Lynn Harrelson is a pharmacist who specializes in medication and prescription management for seniors.
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