LAC 48:I.9807
LAC 48:I.9807. Standing Orders
Cite as La. Admin. Code tit. 48, pt. I, § 9807
A. Physician's standing orders are permissible but shall be individualized, taking into consideration such things as drug allergies and the pertinent physical condition of the resident.
B. Utilization of over-the-counter drugs shall be documented on the physician's standing orders.
C. Controlled or prescription drugs shall not be on standing orders, and shall be an individual order reduced to writing on the physician's order sheet as either a routine or pro re nata (PRN) order. Each order shall include the following:
1. name of the medication;
2. strength of the medication;
3. specific dose of the medication (not a dose range);
4. route of administration;
5. reason for administration;
6. time interval between doses for administering the medication;
7. maximum dosage or number of times to be administered in a specific time frame; and
8. when to notify the attending physician if the medication is not effective.
D. Standing orders shall be signed and dated by the attending physician initially and at least annually thereafter.
E. A copy of the standing orders shall be maintained in the resident's active clinical record.