Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Flashcards

What is the legal scope of practice for a QMAP in Colorado?

Answer: Authorized to administer medications as delegated by a licensed nurse within regulatory guidelines

QMAPs operate under delegation from a licensed nurse within Colorado State Board of Nursing regulations.

A resident's family member asks for details about the resident's medications. What should the QMAP do?

Answer: Refer to the supervising nurse, as sharing may violate privacy regulations

Sharing medication information is governed by HIPAA. Refer inquiries to the supervising nurse.

A QMAP witnesses another staff member taking a resident's medication. What is their obligation?

Answer: Report immediately to the supervisor as potential diversion

The QMAP has a legal and ethical obligation to report suspected diversion immediately.

What is "informed consent" in medication administration?

Answer: The resident's right to receive information and make voluntary treatment decisions

Residents must be provided sufficient information to make voluntary decisions about their medication treatment.

Under what circumstances may a QMAP refuse to administer a medication?

Answer: When the order appears incorrect, medication appears compromised, or the situation poses safety risk

QMAPs have the right and obligation to refuse when legitimate safety concerns exist.

What is the QMAP's responsibility regarding mandatory reporting of suspected abuse or neglect?

Answer: Must report suspected abuse or neglect immediately

QMAPs are mandatory reporters who must immediately report any suspected abuse or neglect.