Medication

Each organization must ensure appropriate handling and safeguarding of medications. Staff assisting participants with medications must complete the assistance with medications training course available through a Department- approved training. (7-1-26) 01. Handling of Participant's Medication. The organization must: (7-1-26) a. Maintain the medication in the original pharmacy-dispensed container, over-the- counter container, or placed in a unit container (by a licensed nurse or pharmacy staff) appropriately labeled with the name of the medication, dosage, time to be taken, route of administration, and any special instructions; (7-1-26) b. Medication and treatment must be provided per the health care professional’s orders. DDAs and residential habilitation agencies may use Medi sets filled and labeled by pharmacy staff or licensed nurse can serve as written evidence of the order; and (7-1-26) c. The organization must store medications under the proper conditions and according to manufacturer’s recommendations. (7-1-26) d. Discontinued or outdated medications must be removed from the participant’s medication supply within thirty (30) calendar days. (7-1-26) 02. Self-Administration of Medication. A participant can self-administer medication when there is IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 16.03.21 – DDAs, Residential Habilitation Department of Health and Welfare Agencies, & Adult Residential Care Facilities Section 500 Page 9 written approval from a health care professional supporting the participant is capable of completing this task safely. (7-1-26) 03. Assistance with Medication. Staff must follow policy and procedures for assisting participants with medications, and the following conditions must be in place: (7-1-26) a. The participant's health condition is stable; and (7-1-26) b. The participant's health status does not require nursing assessment before receiving the medication or nursing assessment of the therapeutic or side effects after the medication is taken; (3-17-22) 04. Medication Record. Record must contain the following: (7-1-26) a. Name of the participant; (3-17-22) b. Name and dosage of the medication given; (3-17-22) c. Time and date the medication was given; (3-17-22) d. Initials of individual assisting with medication that can be verified with matching signature; (3-17-22) e. Documentation of medication errors, including missed doses, incorrect doses, or adverse side effects; (7-1-26) f. Documentation that a health care professional was contacted for adverse events; and (7-1-26) g. Documentation of corrective action for adverse events or incidents of repeated medication errors. (7-1-26) 05. Disposal of Medications. Documentation of disposal or destruction of medications consistent with procedures outlined in the assistance with medication training course. (7-1-26) 406. –499. (RESERVED) QUALITY ASSURANCE, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT, AND SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Sections 500-599