N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:51-7.3 - Prescription and non-prescription medication

(a) Level I prescription and non-prescription medication requirements are as follows:

1. The resource family parent shall administer prescription medication to a child in placement under age 18 or when the case plan states that the resource family parent is responsible only when a physician, clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner, or dentist authorizes the medication.

2. The resource family parent shall administer non-prescription over-the-counter medication only in accordance with the recommended dosage for the age or weight of the child in placement, as indicated on the label or as directed by the child's physician, clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner or dentist.

3. The resource family parent shall ensure that all prescription and non-prescription medications are kept in an area inaccessible to children.

4. The resource family parent shall allow each child in placement 18 years and older to maintain and administer his or her own medication:

i. Unless it is prohibited by the prescribing physician or the case plan; and

ii. If the medication is securely stored.

(b) For each child in placement under age 18, the resource family parent shall safely dispose of all expired medications and prescriptions and all medications and prescriptions that are no longer used.

Notes

N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:51-7.3

Administrative Change, 49 N.J.R. 98a. Amended by 51 N.J.R. 1263(b), effective 8/5/2019