Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-7-226 - Medication Administration; Handling; Storage

A. The licensee shall ensure that each child in care receives all prescribed medication at the prescribed time and in the prescribed dose.

B. The licensee shall comply with the following requirements and have a policy and procedure to:

1. Review the amount of medication available when then child enters care,

2. Determine when and if a medication needs to be refilled,

3. Allow sufficient time for the timely refill of the medication, and

4. Have the pharmacy and insurance information clearly indicated to allow for the timely refills of medications.

C. The licensee shall ensure the medication logs are accurate and updated on a daily basis.

D. The licensee shall store prescription medication in a securely locked space in its original container and ensure that the original label is intact and unaltered.

E. The licensee shall keep all over-the-counter medication in its original container with the manufacturer's label.

F. The licensee shall, at least once every 90 calendar days, securely dispose of:

1. Outdated medication;

2. Medication for a child who is no longer at the facility or, by a medical professional's order, no longer needs the medication; and

3. Medication specifically prescribed for an illness from which a child in care has recovered.

G. The licensee shall secure the confidentiality of the medical information that may be on the medications during the process of disposal.

H. The licensee shall keep a record of all disposed medications, method of disposal, and any attempts to deliver the medication to the child if the child leaves the care of the Agency.

I. The licensee shall arrange for all of a child's necessary medication and medical supplies to go with the child when the child is discharged from the facility.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-7-226

New Section made by final rulemaking at 29 A.A.R. 2231, effective 11/6/2023.