Medication Services

Medication Services:

ComForCare provides the following non-injectable medication services to clients who are stable and predictable. Our RN develops, implements and supervises our medication services from written orders from a physician or legally authorized practitioner. Medication services are provided by caregivers that have successfully completed non-injectable training with a successful return demonstration including regularly supervised visits.

Medication Assistance:

Trained caregivers are able to help clients who are able to self-direct in the process of taking their medications.

– Caregivers are able to open the medication container and assist with medications at the clients direction.

– Medication assistance does not include putting medication in the client’s mouth, eyes, ears, nose, applying medicated lotions/cremes/salves, or crushing or modifying the medication.

Medication Administration:

Trained caregivers deliver medications to our clients or directly supervise the client who is unable or not willing to self-direct, but may be physically able to perform the tasks.

– Removing medications from the original containers and placing them into a closed secondary container or organizer.

– Medication administration means the direct application of a medication, whether by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or other means, to the body of a client by an individual legally authorized to do so.

– Medication administration  includes putting medication in the client’s mouth, eyes, ears, nose, applying medicated lotions/cremes/salves, or crushing or modifying the medication.

Whether your loved one needs assistance only a few hours a week or around-the-clock, our team is happy to help! Call (503) 400-6637 to learn more about the transition care services offered through ComForCare Home Care (Salem, OR).