N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:58-1.10

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 3A:58-1.10 - Medication administration

(a) Programs that receive prescribed or non-prescription medication for a child or keep non-prescription medication on hand, and have trained staff to administer the medication, shall record such administration in a medication log book, which shall contain the following information:

1. The name of the child receiving medication;

2. The type of medication, dosage, and intervals between dosages;

3. What to do if a dose is missed;

4. The reason for the medication;

5. The date and time medication was administered;

6. Possible side effects of the medication, if any; and

7. The signature and title of the staff member administering medication.

(b) All prescription and non-prescription medication shall be maintained in a locked cabinet or container, or as needed, in a locked box in a refrigerator. Staff shall ensure that the keys to the locked cabinets, containers, and boxes are adequately safeguarded and maintained and are kept out of the reach of children and youth.

N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:58-1.10

New Rule, R.2013 d.135, effective 11/18/2013.
See: 44 N.J.R. 2431(a), 45 N.J.R. 2429(d).
Former N.J.A.C. 10:191-1.10, Termination, discharge, and referral, recodified to N.J.A.C. 10:191-1.11.