Some supported people take all or part of their medications independently. The Self-Admin assessment captures the level of support they need — to keep staff and supported people safe.
The three levels
Level | Meaning |
|---|---|
Level 1 — Full Supervision | Staff prepare and administer the medication. The supported person doesn't handle the medication themselves. |
Level 2 — Prompted / Supported | Staff prepare the medication; the supported person takes it with prompting or supervision. |
Level 3 — Independent | The supported person prepares and takes their own medication. Staff record that it's been taken. |
Heads up — Level numbers run from most-supported (1) to most-independent (3). Earlier versions of this article had the levels reversed — the correct order is Full Supervision → Prompted → Independent.
Recording an assessment
Open eMAR → More → Self-Admin.
Click New Assessment.
Pick the level and add the assessment notes (capacity, risk factors, plan).
Save.
Review cadence
Most services review self-admin assessments periodically (typically every 6 months, or sooner if circumstances change). Carerealm doesn't enforce a cadence — set a reminder via Reminders to schedule the next review.