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Oct 20, 2025

4 min

What Does a CMA Do in a Nursing Home?

According to the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Medication Aides (CMAs) are allied health professionals who work under the supervision of a licensed nurse. These specialized caregivers play a crucial role in long-term care settings, but what does a CMA do in a nursing home specifically? Their primary responsibility is the safe and accurate administration of medications to residents whose conditions are stable.

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Oct 19, 2025

4 min

Who brings me my medicine in a nursing home? A guide to medication management

According to one review, medication errors are a significant threat to patient safety in long-term care facilities. For this reason, the process involving who brings me my medicine in a nursing home is a highly regulated and carefully managed system involving multiple staff members with specific training and oversight.

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