Question
1. What is the clinical evidence on the roles and responsibilities of health care aides in medication assistance programs? 2. What are the guidelines and recommendation on the roles and responsibilities of health care aides in medication assistance programs?
Key Message
Limited evidence from one non-randomized trial indicated that health care aides did not commit more medication errors than registered nurses or licensed practical nurses; no evidence-based guidelines or recommendations were identified on the roles and responsibilities of health care aides in medication assistance programs.