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What is medication assistance and how is it different from medication administration?

April 26, 2017Administration different medication

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What is medication assistance and how is it different from medication administration?

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Washington State Law allows caregivers to provide medication assistance with legend drugs and controlled substances to a resident who meets certain criteria and resides in a community-based care setting or an in-home care setting (WAC 246-888-020). However, medication administration must be done only by a resident, family member, licensed medical professional or by nurse delegation (WAC 246-840-910 to 970).