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Medication Attendant Certified (MAC)
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.
Regulations
- State Regulations Minimum Licensing Standards LAC 48:1 Chapter 100 Subchapter G (rule updated March 2025)
- LNHA Memo re: Final Rule in the Louisiana Register for the MAC Programs
- 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] .
**The initial MAC certificate will be valid for 12 months from date of issue**
Contact
Program Manager
Phone: 225-342-0114
Email: [email protected]