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Here is some sample content from Safe/Effective Use of Medications:

	PURPOSE: To provide guidelines and patient, family or caregiver instruction regarding the safe and effective use of medication. POLICY: Patients/families/caregivers receive information regarding the safe and effective use of medications. PROCEDURE: Upon admission, Hospice will assess the patient, family or caregiver as to his/her knowledge and required skills to safely and effectively use medications. The components of the medication assessment to determine patient, family or caregiver knowledge and skill related to medication administration will include, but are not limited to: Name,...
Second excerpt:
	...against contamination Compounding and administration techniques if applicable Side effects, adverse reactions/interactions and contraindications Self-monitoring of drug therapy Proper storage and expiration dating of medications Refill information Actions to take in case of a missed dose Proper disposal of unused or expired medications Other information, as applicable Based on the assessment, Hospice staff should review written information available for patient, family or caregiver...