Section 63M-2.034 - Administration of Parenteral Medications(1) Non-licensed staff shall not administer parenteral medications, or routinely administer any medication that is injected subcutaneously, intradermally, intramuscularly or intravenously.(2) A non-licensed staff person may administer a percutaneous injection of a pre-packaged medication to a youth to prevent or treat an allergic reaction. The staff member must be trained in the use of this product in order to be permitted to administer the medication.(3) Approval from the facility Superintendent or Program Director and the Designated Health Authority or Physician Designee is required for any youth to self-administers his/her own parenteral medication(s). Self-administration of parenteral medication by the youth shall only be under the supervision of the trained staff member who has control of the vial of medication. The Designated Health Authority shall approve all procedures for self-administration under these circumstances.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 63M-2.034
Rulemaking Authority 985.64(2) FS. Law Implemented 985.64(2), 985.145, 985.18 FS.