Can residential habilitation aides who go into peoples homes in the community administer medications?
In accordance with the memorandum “Medication Administration by Nurses in Non-certified Settings” issued by OMRDD on March 2, 1995: “If a person is living in a non-certified setting and medication must be administered by someone else, and there is no family members to assume the role, medications may only be administered by a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN). Direct care/residential habilitation staff may not administer medications in an uncertified residence even if they are qualified to do so in a certified setting. If nursing services are required, this should be written in the ISP, and appropriately qualified persons located.
In accordance with the memorandum “Medication Administration by Nurses in Non-certified Settings” issued by OPWDD on March 2, 1995: “If a person is living in a non-certified setting and medication must be administered by someone else, and there is no family members to assume the role, medications may only be administered by a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN). Direct care/residential habilitation staff may not administer medications in an uncertified residence even if they are qualified to do so in a certified setting.
