A resident may store and consume his own medications if:

A resident may store and consume their own medications if there is written physician approval. This requirement ensures that a healthcare professional has evaluated the resident's condition and the specific medications they wish to take. Physician approval indicates that the medications are appropriate for the resident's health status and that there are no potential interactions or contraindications with other medications or treatments they may be receiving in the assisted living facility.

This approval serves as a safeguard, promoting the safety and well-being of the resident while allowing them some autonomy over their medication management. When a physician endorses a resident's ability to self-manage their medications, it contributes to a personalized care approach, enhancing the resident's comfort and engagement in their own health care.

While factors such as routine schedules, the nature of medications (whether they are prescription or over-the-counter), and training in medication management may contribute to a resident's overall medication safety, they do not supersede the importance of having explicit medical approval for self-medication practices.