FL H0263

Amends Florida Statute 429.256 to revise criteria for assistance with self-administration of medication in assisted living facilities.

Expands permissible assistance activities to include helping residents use nebulizers, glucometers, anti-embolism stockings, oxygen cannulas, CPAP devices, measuring vital signs, colostomy bags, and dialing insulin pens with predetermined unit doses.

Clarifies that unlicensed persons may measure prescribed amounts of liquid medication and break or crush tablets as prescribed, but cannot prepare syringes, administer injectable medications, or handle medications requiring clinical judgment.

Specifies that assistance with self-administration of medication by unlicensed persons shall not be considered medication administration under Florida law.

Takes effect July 1, 2014.