To submit the Adult Care Home Medication Administration Records, gather all completed and signed forms for each resident. Email the documents to ACHP@multco.us, fax to (503) 988-3000, or submit them online through the county's submission portal. Alternatively, mail the physical copies to Multnomah County, DCHS, Aging, Disability and Veterans Services Division, Adult Care Home Program, 600 NE 8th St., Suite 100, Gresham, OR 97030. Ensure all records are up-to-date and properly filed before submission.

For 2024 and 2025, it is crucial to update the MARs at the beginning of each month to comply with medication administration guidelines.

The purpose of the Adult Care Home Medication Administration Records (MAR) is to document and manage the administration of medications within adult care homes. This ensures that all medications are administered according to physician orders and that proper records are maintained for compliance and auditing purposes. By keeping accurate and up-to-date records, care providers can provide better and safer care to residents.

• 1. Resident MAR - Tabbed Section: Each resident has a tabbed section for easy access to their specific medication administration records.
• 2. Medication Administration Records (MAR): Contains documentation of administered medications and dosage details.
• 3. Physician Orders: Current, signed physician orders including orders to self-administer medications.
• 4. PRN Medications Guidelines: Current guidelines for PRN (as needed) medications and signed PRN guidelines.
• 5. Delegation or Task: Delegation or task signed by care providers for each individual.
• 6. Controlled Substance Log: Log of controlled substances for the current month, with older logs filed separately.
• 7. Medication Disposal Record Form: Required for the current month and older records filed in the resident's records book.
• 8. Reference Materials: Includes commonly used medical abbreviations, psychotropic medications list, and other reference materials.

Failing to submit this form can result in non-compliance with medication administration guidelines and possible legal issues. It is important to keep all records up-to-date to ensure the well-being of residents.

• Non-compliance: Failure to comply with regulatory requirements for medication administration.
• Legal Issues: Possible legal consequences due to improper documentation and administration.
• Resident Safety: Compromised safety and care of residents due to lack of proper medication records.

• 1. Documenting Medication Administration: Record all administered medications and dosages.
• 2. Updating Physician Orders: Ensure current, signed physician orders are included.
• 3. PRN Medication Guidelines: Update and include guidelines for PRN medications.
• 4. Controlled Substance Log: Maintain a log of controlled substances for the current month.
• 5. Resident Records: File all corresponding records in the individual resident's records book.