WAC 388-76-10465. Medication—Altering—Requirements

(1) For the purposes of this section "altering a medication" means the alteration of prescribed or over the counter medications and includes, but is not limited to crushing tablets, cutting tablets in half; opening capsules and mixing powdered medications with food or liquids. (2) The adult family home must consult with the practitioner or pharmacist before altering a medication and if the practitioner or pharmacist agrees with altering a medication, record the: (a) Time; (b) Date; and (c) Name of the person who provided the consultation. (3) The home must ensure the resident is aware that a medication is: (a) Altered; and/or (b) Put in the resident's food or drink.