ARSD 67:61:08:09. Assistance with self-administration of medication or controlled drugs

Assistance with self-administration of medication or controlled drugs is the act of assisting a client with one or more steps in the process of taking medication or controlled drugs, but not the actual administration of medication or controlled drugs. Assistance with self-administration of medication or controlled drugs involves: (1) Opening the medication or controlled drug container; (2) Reminding the client of the proper time to take the medication or controlled drug; (3) Helping to remove the medication or controlled drug from the container; and (4) Returning the medication or controlled drug container to storage.