Medication Management for Adult Family Care Homes

Guest Speaker:

Dr. Veronica Dike, PharmD | Choice Pharmacy

Join us for an in-depth training session focused on strengthening medication practices within Adult Family Care Homes (AFCH). This session will be led by Dr. Veronica Dike, who brings professional pharmacy expertise and real-world insight into safe, compliant medication administration in residential care settings.

Session Topics Include:

This training is designed to simplify medication management processes, reduce risk, and ensure providers feel confident handling both routine administration and emergency situations.

✅ Simplifying Medication Administration in AFCH

• Breaking down the medication cycle in a way that is easy to follow and document

• Strengthening accuracy and consistency in daily medication routines

✅ Monitoring Residents Who Self-Administer Medications

• Proper supervision techniques

• Documentation requirements for self-administration

• Ensuring resident safety while maintaining independence

✅ MARs vs. MORs

• Understanding the difference between Medication Administration Records (MARs) and Medication Observation Records (MORs)

• When and how each should be used in compliance with AFCH standards

✅ Medication Error Emergencies

• What qualifies as a medication error emergency

• Who must be notified immediately (physicians, pharmacists, case managers, and required agencies)

• Required documentation steps

• Follow-up procedures to prevent repeat incidents and ensure resident safety

✅ Altering Medications Safely (Crushing & Mixing)

• Which medications can be safely crushed or altered

• When physician or pharmacist approval is required

• Risks associated with improper medication modification

✅ Proper Disposal of Medications

• Proper procedures for disposing of discontinued or expired medications

• Documentation and accountability requirements

• Safe handling to prevent diversion or contamination

✅ High-Risk Medications & Monitoring

• Common medications requiring close observation

• Recognizing side effects and adverse reactions early

• Best practices for ongoing resident monitoring and reporting

Interactive Q&A Session

Providers will also have the opportunity to ask questions directly and receive guidance on common concerns affecting Adult Family Care Home providers in Florida.