Facility Resource Center
Practical pharmacy resources for residential care administrators and staff. Designed to help facilities stay organized, minimize medication confusion, and coordinate smoothly with prescribers.
Resources provided by GOOD SAMARITAN PHARMACY INC are for general educational and organizational purposes and do not replace physician orders, pharmacist instructions, facility policies, licensing requirements, professional training, or applicable laws and regulations.
MEDICATION RESOURCES
Intake, storage, and refill verification protocols for facility care coordinators.
Medication Intake Checklist
Step-by-step verification checklist when receiving medications from the pharmacy.
Medication Storage Checklist
Daily standards for refrigeration temperature logs and locked cabinet protocols.
Medication Refill Checklist
30-day lookahead worksheet for identifying routine maintenance prescriptions.
Medication Change Checklist
Protocol for documenting prescriber dosage adjustments and label updates.
Medication Delivery Checklist
Sign-in protocol for routine and urgent pharmacy delivery drop-offs.
MAR & DOCUMENTATION RESOURCES
Medication Administration Record best practices and accuracy safeguards.
MAR Review Checklist
Monthly reconciliation guide comparing physician orders with active bubble packs.
New Medication Order Checklist
Intake workflow for newly prescribed acute or routine medications.
Medication Change / Discontinuation Checklist
Action plan for safely archiving discontinued orders.
PRN Documentation Reminder Sheet
Quick-reference guide for documenting indications and outcomes of PRN doses.
NEW RESIDENT RESOURCES
Streamline admissions and medication profile setup for incoming residents.
New Resident Medication Checklist
Checklist for gathering active prescriptions and prescriber information.
Pharmacy Intake Checklist
Form outlining insurance, emergency contacts, and allergy histories.
Prescription Transfer Checklist
Step-by-step roadmap for switching an incoming resident's existing pharmacy.
STAFF EDUCATION
Educational primers to reinforce safety and compliance among direct care teams.
Medication Safety Basics
Foundational reminders for identifying residents and preventing missed doses.
Understanding Medication Labels
How to interpret cautionary labels, route abbreviations, and refills.
Working With Your Pharmacy
Communication best practices for administrators and pharmacy liaisons.
When to Contact the Pharmacist
Clear trigger guide for calling the pharmacy regarding side effects or interactions.
PHARMACY RESOURCES
Direct reference documents for GOOD SAMARITAN PHARMACY INC services.
Good Samaritan Pharmacy Contact Sheet
Dedicated phone, fax, hours, and emergency coordination numbers.
Delivery Information Guide
Service area details, daily cut-off times, and delivery policies.
Prescription Transfer Information
How facility staff can initiate single or group prescription transfers.
Facility Onboarding Guide
Complete 6-step walkthrough for transitioning your facility to Good Samaritan.