Ask Proactive – What are best practices for developing a facility cannabis policy, and can staff administer medical marijuana to residents?

by | Oct 22, 2025 | Care Planning, Compliance, Legal, Medication, Pain, Quality, Regulatory

Q: What are best practices for developing a facility cannabis policy, and can staff administer medical marijuana to residents?   A: As more states legalize medical and recreational cannabis, long-term care facilities are increasingly faced with questions about...

Ask Proactive – I’m a charge nurse, and a resident just passed away. The family is asking to take the medications home since they paid for them. What should I do?

by | Aug 20, 2025 | Compliance, Medication, Nursing, Pharmacy, Quality, Regulatory, Safety

Q: I’m a charge nurse, and a resident just passed away. The family is asking to take the medications home since they paid for them. What should I do?   A: This can be a difficult situation to navigate with grieving families. Even though the family may have...