4] This guide describes the process for assisting residents to take their medications safely: provides an overview of the law and rule requirements with respect to assistance; and describes procedures relating to the management of medications in the assisted living setting. It was developed as a training guide to permit unlicensed personnel, as caregivers, to safely assist residents with the self-administration of medication.

Med Tech PURPOSE; 1] One of the most important services an ALF may provide is assisting a resident with medications. For caregivers in ALFs, this is frequently the crucial component of caring for residents. 4] This guide describes the process for assisting residents to take their medications safely: provides an overview of the law and rule requirements with respect to assistance; and describes procedures relating to the management of medications in the assisted living setting. It was developed as a training guide to permit unlicensed personnel, as caregivers, to safely assist residents with the self-administration of medication.