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Secure .gov websites use HTTPS LDH is moving forward with a plan to distribute food benefits on EBT cards tomorrow. If the USDA, who administers the SNAP program, is prepared and ready to move money into states’ accounts this evening, we will use federal dollars to fund SNAP recipients’ accounts. If they are not ready, LDH will proceed with our state-funded program to provide food assistance to the elderly, the disabled, and households with children through their existing EBT cards.
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. MACs work in Licensed Long-Term Care Facilities (LLCF) which are Nursing Homes and Adult Residential Care Providers.
Regulations
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] .
**The initial MAC certificate will be valid for 12 months from date of issue**
Contact
Program Manager
Phone: 225-342-0114
Email: [email protected]