Below is the second request from DODD for feedback on the revised self-administration assessment forms. Please note that they are proposing different forms for different means of medication delivery.

Comments should be sent to me at aallen@opra.org and I will compile them for submission to DODD. The deadline has been extended to November 26.

 

We need your feedback!

 

 

Anita Allen

Vice President

Ohio Provider Resource Association

1152 Goodale Blvd

Columbus  OH    43212

614-224-6772 x110

614-655-0170 direct

614-224-3340 fax

The Trusted Voice for Providers Serving Ohioans with Disabilities for over 40 Years.

 

From: janet.winterstein@dodd.ohio.gov <janet.winterstein@dodd.ohio.gov>
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Subject: FW: Request for stakeholder feedback on Draft Medication Self-Administration Assessment forms and instructions
Importance: High

 

Hello All,

 

I am resending an e-mail I sent you on Nov. 2nd requesting feedback on the pending revisions to the Medication Self-Administration Assessment forms.  If you would please confirm your receipt of this e-mail that will be helpful, and note per instructions below we are extending the deadline to 11/26.

 

Also included in this mail are new forms for nurses to assess G/J tube administrations, and insulin/injectable metabolic-glycemic medications.

 

Thank you for your help with getting user feedback we hope will improve the product for all concerned.

Janet Winterstein, RN

 

Subject: Request for stakeholder feedback on Draft Medication Self-Administration Assessment forms and instructions
Importance: High

 

Hello Stakeholders,

 

We are drafting revisions to the DODD Self-Administration Assessment forms, and instructions, to better align with current Category 1 Medication Administration rules and person-centered planning.

 

Please note that there are no substantive changes with regard to assessment criteria for a person to be considered able to self-administer, self-administer with assistance, or needing qualified support with medication administration.

The changes are merely to formatting/wording/instructions for clarity, consistency, and ease of use.

 

The versions attached here are DRAFTS.  They have been developed with considerable nurse-stakeholder input, and now we want non-nurse-stakeholder input.

 

If you would like to help with this process, please do the following:

1-      Send this request to a small sample of SSAs and/or, non-nurse providers to review the instructions and assessment forms. Please:

 

a.       Consider them in the context of individual’s that have already been assessed (please do not use for actual assessments that will be part of ISP)

b.       Give feedback on

                                                               i.      clarity of wording

                                                             ii.      clarity of outcome determination

 

2-      Have reviewers return their input directly to you; then please send all the feedback you get in a single e-mail to ma.database@dodd.ohio.gov  (with attachments of individual’s comments if you’d like to do that)

a.       Forms are open so the editorial features of adding comments to documents can be used

b.       General comments are welcome also

3-      Return feedback to ma.database@dodd.ohio.fov no later than November 19, 2018

 

 

Once the forms are finalized by DODD they will be published early in 2019.

The intent at this point, is to have the new forms in effect for all NEW assessments by April 2018. Old forms may continue to be used for updating previous assessments for 2 years.

There will be no requirement for current assessments to be redone just to implement new forms. New forms will only need to be used for new assessments beginning April 1 2019.

 

Please feel free to call me if you have questions or concerns about this project.

 

Janet Winterstein, RN

Health Improvement Policy Specialist

Division of Residential Resources

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

Phone 440-714-5372 | janet.winterstein@dodd.ohio.gov

 

http://www.dodd.ohio.gov DODD Helpline 800-617-6733

Medication Administration Certifications and Classes can be found on DODD.ohio.gov > Health & Welfare menu> Medication Administration page > Medication Administration Certification link. OR on the FREE DODD mobile app for Android and iPhones available in your phone’s app store

      

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