Medication administration is commonly the responsibility of medical assistants (MAs) in many California medical offices and clinic settings. While MAs play a vital role in carrying out a variety of routine tasks that keep your office running smoothly, they may also represent an underappreciated source of risk for your practice. Unfortunately, many physicians fail to understand that MAs are unlicensed individuals with limited, if any, formal education in pharmacology and safe medication administration.

On July 22, President Obama signed into law the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016, also known as CARA.

CAP has revised its Medical Record Release Form font size (Authorization for Use and Disclosure of Medical Information) per regulation of the California Medical Information Act. Also, read recommendations for establishing written protocols for ordering and/or administration of medications in the office.