Upcoming Training Webinar- Proper Diabetes and Asthma Medication Administration

March 30, 2021

Join us Tuesday March 30,2021 for a complimentary webinar training session for diabetes and asthma medication administration. 

Topics Covered:

Management of Diabetes in a Residential Setting

• Ways to test blood sugar at home- introduction to Dexcom G6. 
• Administering diabetic medication and medication schedule.
• What is the best home diabetes test?
• When should you test?
• Best practice to keep a daily record of blood glucose reading?
• What can affect the results?
• When should you call the nurse or doctor?
• What is Hypoglycemia?

Guide for Asthma Devices in a Residential Setting

• How do you use an inhaler step by step?
• Getting the most out of your inhaler.
• Cleaning the MDI. 
• What is the best way to use an inhaler?
• Spacer devices — Why using Spacers and chambers?
• Keep track of how much medicine you have and need.
• Is it okay when a resident’s heart races after using an inhaler?
• What should I do if a resident is having trouble breathing after using an inhaler?
• Methods to figure out when you’ll need to get a refill.
• Special storage, usage reporting procedures, and destruction.