Residential Advisor how-to
How to Pass Medications Safely
Medication errors can harm residents.
Quick answer
Medication errors can harm residents. In short: wash; check; confirm, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Wash hands.
Check the MAR.
Confirm the right person, drug, dose, route and time.
Observe the resident take it.
Document immediately.
Report errors right away.
Safety reminders for residential advisors
- Use de-escalation before intervention
- Follow medication rights
- Know emergency procedures
- Report abuse as a mandated reporter
Key terms
Group home · Life skills · Shift log · MAR · Incident report · Behavior support plan: see the full residential advisor glossary.