Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to modify the medication management services at assisted living facilities, particularly those providing dementia care. It seeks to improve and update the policies and procedures involved in managing medications at these facilities.

Main Provisions

• Medication Management Policies: Assisted living facilities offering medication management services are required to develop, implement, and maintain current written medication management policies and procedures.
• Professional Oversight: These policies must be created under the supervision of a registered nurse, licensed health professional, or pharmacist, ensuring they align with current practice standards and guidelines.
• Comprehensive Coverage: The procedures must address several aspects, including requesting and receiving prescriptions, preparing and administering medications, verifying administration as prescribed, documenting activities, storing and monitoring medications, resolving errors, and communicating with prescribers, pharmacists, and residents.
• Controlled Substances: Special attention is required for controlled substances, ensuring security and adherence to state and federal regulations.

Significant Changes

• Inclusion of Hemp Edibles: Assisted living facilities providing dementia care must honor requests from memory care residents for the management of lower-potency hemp edibles (such as gummies, chews, and softgel pills), as defined in state law.

Relevant Terms

medication management, assisted living facilities, dementia care, written policies and procedures, controlled substances, hemp edibles, memory care residents.