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In this presentation you will learn how to set up your own community based Limited Medication Administration (LMA) program- from application to execution and the policies and tools associated with this growing program. We will address pitfalls to be aware of when offering LMA and best practices from successful providers in the field. In addition, we will discuss the issue of medication disposal, the dangers of current practices and solutions offered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and others.

Attendee Takeways:

• Definitions of LMA and nurse requirements

• Developing an LMA application

• Assessing need, scheduling need and staffing for need

• Things to avoid; things that work well

• How to manage expired or discontinued medications

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Presenter:

Brenda Abbott-Shultz RN, MBA The Vice President of Resident & Family Services for Benchmark Assisted Living. She is a nurse who has over 20 years of experience in the senior care industry focusing primarily on the needs of assisted living, dementia care and nursing home residents. Ms. Abbott-Shultz provides the strategic and operational oversight of the Benchmark Senior Living Resident & Family Services department. She is a member of many state assisted living associations and participates in a variety of industry related task forces and committees.

Auidence:

• Executive Directors

• Regional and corporate clinical and resident care administrators

• Resident Care Directors/Nurse Managers

• Assisted Living Nurses

• Anyone interested in learning more about LMA and Medication Disposal

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Length: 90 minutes

Originally recorded on 12-2-2010

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