Minn. R. agency 144, ch. 4665, MEDICATION HANDLING PROCEDURES, pt. 4665.4200

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 19, November 4, 2024

Part 4665.4200 - CONTROL OF MEDICATIONS

Facilities shall develop and adhere to a written medication control plan acceptable to the commissioner of health. The plan shall be on file and available for inspection. The plan shall contain at least the following provisions:

A. a statement of: whether the staff will administer medications, how the staff will supervise self administration of medications, whether medications will be self-administered, or a combination of the above systems;

B. how the distribution and storage of medications will be handled, including a description of suitable storage facilities;

C. if the facility has both staff-administered and self-administered medications, the plan shall specify who will determine which system each resident will use;

D. procedures for recording medications that residents are taking;

E. procedures for periodic examination and review of medication regimens;

F. procedures for storage of prescription and nonprescription medications; and

G. method of refrigeration of biologicals.

Minn. R. agency 144, ch. 4665, MEDICATION HANDLING PROCEDURES, pt. 4665.4200

L 1977 c 305 s 39

Statutory Authority: MS s 144.56