Certified Medication AttendantJoyce Louden, Ph.D. & Sylvia Melancon, Ph.D.
OFFICE FOR CITIZENS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Kathy H. KliebertSecretary
DEFINITION OF A CMA
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CERTIFIED MEDICATION ATTENDANT
Unlicensed personnel who administer certain medication to:• Residents of intermediate care facilities &
community homes operated by OCDD or funded through DHH
• Individuals in programs/agencies contracting for services with DHH except acute care settings
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WHAT CAN/CAN’T A CMA DO?
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AUTHORIZED CMA FUNCTIONS
• Deliver medications ordered by a physician or dentist to residents for self administration
• Deliver & administer medications ordered by a physician or dentist to residents with the supervision of a registered nurse
• Administer oral medications, enemas, douches, ointments, and suppositories unless otherwise indicated
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AUTHORIZED CMA FUNCTIONS
• Administer pro re nata “PRN” (as needed) medications when authorized by a licensed physician, dentist, or registered nurse
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PROHIBITED CMA FUNCTIONS
• Intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous or tube (gastro/NG) routes.
• Oral inhalant aerosol route • unless administering a premeasured dosage unit provided
by the manufacturer. • Reducing to writing oral or telephone orders from a
physician. • Alter medication dosages
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WHO CAN BE A CMA?
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CMA APPLICANT
• A citizen of the United States and a resident of Louisiana;
• An employee of a facility operated by the OCDD, an ICF/DD, community home, program or agency funded through the DHH;
• At least 18 years of age; • Able to read, write, & comprehend the English
language; • Free of communicable diseases as documented by a
current physician’s statement; &
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CMA APPLICANT
• Must have no known record or history of: • Alcohol or drug abuse • mental or physical abuse/neglect • molestation, or • conviction of a felony
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WHO CAN BE A CMA INSTRUCTOR?
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CMA INSTRUCTOR
• A registered nurse with a minimum of one year of clinical experience in a DD setting• may delegate the 20 hours of practical training to
a licensed practical nurse with a minimum of one year of clinical experience in a DD setting
• Must complete instructor training offered by OCDD once annually
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CMA INSTRUCTOR
Next Instructor Training Classes:
• Wednesday, October 2, 2013 in Baton Rouge, LA• Friday, October 11, 2013 in Pineville, LA
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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CERTIFICATION PROCESS: CMA ROLE
• Complete 60 hours of training • 40 hours of classroom theory• 20 hours of practical training
• Pass a written examination • Demonstrate proficiency in 25 skills• Maintain good standing
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CERTIFICATION PROCESS: INSTRUCTOR ROLE
• Provide the training • Complete required paperwork to request the
written exam
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CERTIFICATION PROCESS: REGIONAL COORDINATOR ROLE
• Administer the state exam• Submit exam and required paperwork to the state
office coordinator• Distribute certificates to provider agencies & CMA
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CERTIFICATION PROCESS: STATE OFFICE COORDINATOR ROLE
• Manage the program• Grade the written exams• Process the paperwork• Print certificates • Maintain all records
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ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS
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CMA IN GOOD STANDING
• On an annual basis each CMA must be recertified • 9 hours of in-service training
• 2 must be on the agency’s medication administration policy and procedure & 7 on in-service related to medication administration.
• Pass with proficiency the 25 skills on the practical checklist. • If initially certified before May 1, certificate expires
October 31 of the same year. • If on or after May 1, certificate expires on October
31 of the next year.
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CMA IN GOOD STANDING
Must not go longer than 12 months without working directly with medication administration in a facility, program, or agency for individuals with developmental disabilities
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DECERTIFICATION• Falsification of consumer medical records • Found guilty of abuse, neglect or cruelty to the infirmed• Found guilty of misappropriation of a resident’s property
falsification or alteration of CMA certificate issued by OCDD
• Falsification of CMA qualifications • Failure to meet CMA qualifications • MAY be decertified when
– failing to obtain recertification – when performance is unsatisfactory
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STATE OFFICE COORDINATORCONTACT INFORMATION
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CONTACT INFORMATIONJoyce Louden, Ph.D. Sylvia Melancon, Ph.D.225-342-1384 [email protected] [email protected]
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QUESTIONS
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