Section 172-95-002 - DEFINITIONSDefinitions are found in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-6721 and this chapter.
002.01CAPABILITY AND CAPACITY. An individual who has knowledge related to the purposes, desired effects, and potential side effects of the medication being administered and has knowledge of the consequences if the medication is not provided and received as prescribed or recommended is considered to have capability and capacity.002.02ENTITY. A facility, school, licensed child care facility, or any other business or individual utilizing a medication aide or medication staff.002.03MEDICATION STAFF. An individual who is licensed to operate a child care facility, or a staff member of a child care facility, or a staff member of a school and who has been determined to be competent to assist with the administration of medication.002.04REVIEWED PERIODICALLY. A review for which the time interval is determined by the caretaker or licensed health care professional based upon the health condition of the recipient, the nature of the additional activity, and the experience of the medication aide in the additional activity. The review should be conducted frequently enough to assure recipient safety.172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 95, § 002
Amended effective 9/24/2022