Section 29-6263. ADMINISTRATION OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION

 

6263.1The facility shall develop and follow a written plan governing the use and administration of prescription medication to residents.

 

6263.2Prescription medications shall be administered only by a dentist, physician, physician's assistant, registered nurse, or practical nurse who is a licensed health professional pursuant to the Health Occupations Revision Act, effective March 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, D.C. Code § 2-3301, et seq., as amended.

 

6263.3When specifically authorized by a physician, the facility may allow a staff person (excluding volunteers and staff not providing direct care and supervision of residents) to administer medications to a resident. In such cases, the facility shall ensure that the staff person is able responsibly to administer medications, shall train the staff person concerning administration procedures, and shall provide supervision and monitoring. The facility shall obtain the consent of the resident and the resident's parent(s) or guardian(s) prior to allowing a staff person to administer medications to a resident.

 

6263.4When specifically authorized by a physician, the facility may allow a resident to administer or self-administer medications or allow a resident to administer medications to his or her child. In such cases, the facility shall ensure that the resident is able responsibly to medicate or self-medicate, shall train the resident concerning administration procedures, and shall provide supervision and monitoring. The facility shall obtain the consent of the resident's parent(s) or guardian(s) prior to allowing the resident to self-administer medications.

 

6263.5The facility shall document the prescription and administration of medication, and notify attending physicians of, and record, significant changes in a resident's behavior or health.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 48 DCR 8675, 8729 (September 21, 2001).