FL S0186

Expands the definition of "assistance with self-administration of medication" in assisted living facilities to include bringing prefilled insulin syringes and pens, preparing nebulizer solutions, and assisting residents with using nebulizers.

Adds new permissible assistance tasks including blood glucose checks with a glucometer, applying and removing anti-embolism stockings and oxygen cannulas, assisting with CPAP devices, measuring vital signs, and managing colostomy bags.

Clarifies that assistance does NOT include administering medications through intermittent positive pressure breathing machines, removing the prior prohibition on nebulizer administration assistance.

Specifies that unlicensed persons providing medication assistance under these provisions are not considered to be administering medication under Florida pharmacy law.

Takes effect July 1, 2014.