Definitions
Licensed health professional. "Licensed health professional" means a person, other than a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, who provides home care services within the scope of practice of the person's health occupation license, registration, or certification as regulated and who is licensed by the appropriate Minnesota state board or agency. Minnesota Statutes, section 144A.43, subdivision 7.
Unlicensed personnel. "Unlicensed personnel" are individuals not otherwise licensed or certified by a governmental health board or agency who provide home care services in the client's home. Minnesota Statutes, section 144A.43, subdivision 37.
Medication setup. "Medication setup" means arranging medications by a nurse, pharmacy, or authorized prescriber for later administration by the client [or client’s “representative”] or by comprehensive home care staff. Minnesota Statutes, section 144A.43, subdivision 13.
Client representative. "Client representative" means a person who, because of the client's needs, makes decisions about the client's care on behalf of the client. A client representative may be a guardian, health care agent, family member, or other agent of the client. Nothing in this section expands or diminishes the rights of persons to act on behalf of clients under other law. Minnesota Statutes, section, 144A.43, subdivision 1e.
Medication management. "Medication management" means the provision of any of the following medication-related services to a client:
- performing medication setup;
- administering medication;
- storing and securing medications;
- documenting medication activities;
- verifying and monitoring effectiveness of systems to ensure safe handling and administration;
- coordinating refills;
- handling and implementing changes to prescriptions;
- communicating with the pharmacy about the client's medications; and
- coordinating and communicating with the prescriber.
Minnesota Statutes, section 144A.43, subdivision 12.
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