We have this issue here. The nursing service assistant orders the meds when advised it is needed by the floor staff. Upon arrival, the meds are sent to the unit and stored in the med room. When I asked around everyone says it is a lot of work. I know from my floor nurse days the bottles hold a 90 day supply and are huge/difficult to store.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sheila Reiterman Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 1:30 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Big 3 Pharmacy This is totally off topic, but I need some input here. We are in Michigan, many of our residents have insurance through GM Ford or Chrysler. The new union contract requires retiree's to use the mail order after 90 days for routine medications. We counted today. We have almost 50 long term residents with big 3 insurance. We cannot store 90 days worth or medication, nor does it come packaged right, let along who will keep track of when it's time to order medications which will all renew at different times. It is my understanding, however that if they do not use the mail in they will have to pay 100% of the cost of the medication. The co-pay will only apply if they use mail in. Have any of your facilities addressed this issue? Your input will be appreciated? Thanks Sheila /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/ /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/
