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Drug use management in board and care facilities
Author(s)Judith Garrard, Susan L Cooper, Christine Goertz
Journal titleThe Gerontologist, vol 37, no 6, December 1997
Pagespp 748-756
KeywordsDrugs ; Group homes ; Care homes ; Management [care] ; United States of America.
AnnotationThe purpose of this study was to describe medication management in board and care facilities throughout Minnesota, United States (US). A triangulation of data collection methods was used, including postal questionnaires, telephone interviews and site visits. Major issues examined included characteristics of board and care facilities, staffing, residents, and drug management systems. Results showed that staff in 86% of the board and care facilities surveyed provided medication storage, 83% gave medication reminders, and 69% administered medications to one or more residents. Site visits revealed a wide diversity in the characteristics of managers and their attitudes toward medication administration.
Accession NumberCPA-980309405 A
ClassmarkLLD: KLN: KW: QA: 7T

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