Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-20-.05 - MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION IN ADULT HABILITATION DAY FACILITIES

(1) When medications are taken by clients under the supervision of facility staff, the staff must:

(a) Consider the client's ability and training when supervising the administration of medication;

(b) Ensure that prescription medications are taken only by clients for whom they are prescribed and in accordance with the directions of a physician;

(c) Provide storage for drugs in a locked container which ensures proper conditions of security and sanitation and prevents accessibility to any unauthorized person;

(d) Assure the disposal of discontinued and outdated drugs and containers with worn, illegible or missing labels; and

(e) Report all medication errors, drug reactions or suspected overmedication to the practitioner who prescribed the drug.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-20-.05

Original rule filed May 26, 1988; effective July 11, 1988.

Authority: T.C.A. § 33-2-504.