If self-administration of medications is allowed, the hospital is required to have which of the following?
A. Written processes that address training, supervision, and documentation to guide the safe and accurate self-administration of medications or the administration of medications by a family member
B. A written policy on self-administration of medications available in the predominant language(s) of the patient population
C. A list of criteria for determining that the patient or family member who administers the medication is competent at medication administration before being allowed to administered medications
Answer: A. Written processes that address training, supervision, and documentation to guide the safe and accurate self-administration of medications or the administration of medications by a family member
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).