0465-02-07-.05
Medication Administration
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0465-02-07-.05
(1)
When medications are administered by certified staff to persons supported the licensee must:
MINIMUM PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR INTELLECTUAL
CHAPTER 0465-02-07
DISABILITIES ADULT HABILITATION DAY FACILITIES/SERVICES
(a)
Consider the ability and training of the person supported, when supervising the self-
administration of medication;
(b)
Ensure that prescription medications are taken only by the person supported for whom
they are prescribed, and in accordance with the directions of a physician;
(c)
Provide storage for medications in a locked container, which ensures proper conditions
of security and sanitation, and prevents accessibility to any unauthorized individual;
(d)
Assure the disposal of discontinued and outdated medications and containers with
worn, illegible or missing labels; and
(e)
Report all medication variance (errors), medication reactions, or suspected side effects
to the practitioner who prescribed the medication.