26 Tex. Admin. Code § 746.3805 - How must I administer medication to a child in my care?

(a) Medication must be given:

(1) As stated on the label directions; or

(2) As amended in writing by the child's health-care professional.

(b) Medication must:

(1) Be in the original container labeled with the child's full name and the date brought to the operation;

(2) Be administered only to the child for whom it is intended; and

(3) Not be administered after its expiration date.

(c) When you administer medication to a child in your care, you must record the following:

(1) Full name of the child to whom the medication was given;

(2) Name of the medication;

(3) Date, time, and amount of medication given; and

(4) Full name of the employee administering the medication.

(d) You must keep all medication records for at least three months after administering the medication.

Notes

26 Tex. Admin. Code § 746.3805

The provisions of this §746.3805 adopted to be effective March 1, 2012, 37 TexReg 928; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909