Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to update the regulations related to medication management services at assisted living facilities, specifically those that offer dementia care. This bill aims to ensure proper handling and management of medications, including new provisions for certain hemp-derived products.

Main Provisions

• Medication Management Policies: Assisted living facilities that provide medication management must have updated written policies and procedures. These policies should be developed under the supervision of licensed health professionals and align with current health standards.
• Comprehensive Procedures: The procedures should cover all aspects of medication management, including prescription management, medication administration, error resolution, and communication with healthcare providers and residents. They must ensure secure handling of medications, including controlled substances.
• Specifics for Controlled Substances: Facilities must follow state and federal regulations for managing controlled substances, ensuring their secure storage and accountability.
• Inclusion of Hemp Products: Facilities offering dementia care must accommodate requests from memory care residents to manage low-potency hemp edibles such as gummies, chews, or softgel pills.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill requires assisted living facilities that provide dementia care to include residents' requests for low-potency hemp edibles in their medication management services. This inclusion is an acknowledgment of the demand for alternative treatments or supplements by residents.

Relevant Terms

• Assisted living facilities
• Dementia care
• Medication management
• Hemp edibles
• Gummies, chews, softgel pills
• Controlled substances
• Licensed health professionals