NAC449.2746. Administration of medication: Restrictions concerning medication taken as needed by resident; written records.

     1. A caregiver employed by a residential facility shall not assist a resident in the administration of a medication that is taken as needed unless:

     (a) The resident is able to determine his or her need for the medication;

     (b) The determination of the resident’s need for the medication is made by a medical professional qualified to make that determination; or

     (c) The caregiver has received written instructions indicating the specific symptoms for which the medication is to be given, the exact amount of medication that may be given and the frequency with which the medication may be given.

     2. A caregiver who administers medication to a resident as needed shall record the following information concerning the administration of the medication:

     (a) The reason for the administration;

     (b) The date and time of the administration;

     (c) The dose administered;

     (d) The results of the administration of the medication;

     (e) The initials of the caregiver; and

     (f) Instructions for administering the medication to the resident that reflect each current order or prescription of the resident’s physician.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R003-97, eff. 10-30-97; A by R052-99, 9-27-99; R073-03, 1-22-2004)