Medication Attendant Certified (MAC)

Important Information for Medicaid Providers: Please read carefully

The Medication Attendant Certified (MAC) is a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), who has received additional training in designated medication preparation and administration. The primary role of the MAC is administering medications, and he/ she will not have a patient care assignment which conflicts or distracts from his/ her primary role. The MAC's role is completely dependent upon the delegation from a licensed nurse. The MAC cannot function without delegation from the licensed nurse. MACs work in Licensed Long-Term Care Facilities (LLCF) which are Nursing Homes and Adult Residential Care Providers.

Regulations

• State Regulations Minimum Licensing Standards LAC 48:1 Chapter 100 Subchapter G (rule updated March 2025)

Helpful Resources

• MAC Education: LNHA Memo re: Final Rule in the Louisiana Register for the MAC Programs
• MAC Registry: Medication Attendant Certified Registry
• Long Term Care Site Application for MAC Program
• Notification of Medication Attendant Certified Employment & Termination Form, also known as the MAC-7 Form, is used to verify employment status. To request this form, providers are required to submit an inquiry to [email protected] .