N.J. Admin. Code § 5:27-10.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 5:27-10.5 - Monitoring of medication

(a) A daily record shall be maintained of the type and amount of medication taken by the resident and the time at which such medication is taken.

(b) A licensee monitoring the taking of medication by a resident shall seek to insure compliance with the instructions of the physician who prescribed such medication and shall immediately report to such physician any deviation from such instructions or any use of other medication not prescribed or expressly allowed to be used by such physician.

(c) Any deviation from the instructions of a physician which results in a change in the resident's behavior shall be immediately reported to the county welfare board as well as to the physician.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:27-10.5