410 IAC 17-9-20
410 IAC 17-9-20 "Medication assistance" defined
Cite as Ind. Admin. Code tit. 410, r. 17-9-20
Sec. 20. "Medication assistance" means the provision of assistance:
(1) through providing reminders or cues to take medication, the opening of pre-set medication containers, and providing assistance
in the handling or ingesting of medications, including controlled substances, prescription drugs, eye drops, herbs, supplements, and over-the-counter
medications; and
(2) to an individual who is unable to accomplish the task due to an impairment and who is:
(A) competent and has directed the services; or
(B) incompetent and has the services directed by a competent individual who may consent to health care for the impaired
individual.