Or. Admin. R. 309-018-0190

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 6, June 1, 2024

Section 309-018-0190 - Administration of Medications

The following guidelines shall be followed in policies on administration of medications in residential programs:

(1) Medications prescribed for one individual may not be administered to or self-administered by another individual or program staff.

(2) When an individual self-administers medication in a residential program, self-administration shall be approved in writing by a physician and closely monitored by the residential program staff.

(3) No unused, outdated, or recalled drugs shall be kept in a program. On a monthly basis any unused, outdated, or recalled drugs shall be disposed of in a manner that assures they cannot be retrieved.

(4) A written record of all disposal of prescription drugs in a residential program shall be maintained in the program and shall include:

(a) A description of the drug, including the amount;

(b) The individual for whom the medication was prescribed;

(c) The reason for disposal; and

(d) The method of disposal.

(5) All prescription drugs stored in the residential program shall be kept in a locked stationary container. Medications requiring refrigeration shall be stored in a refrigerator using a locked container.

(6) Written documentation of medications prescribed for the individual by an LMP shall be maintained in the Service Record. Documentation for each medication prescribed shall include the following:

(a) A copy or detailed written description of the signed prescription order;

(b) The name of the medication prescribed;

(c) The prescribed dosage and method of administration;

(d) The date medications were prescribed, reviewed, or renewed;

(e) The date and the signature and credentials of program staff administering or prescribing medications;

(f) Observed side effects including laboratory findings; and

(g) Medication allergies and adverse reaction.

Or. Admin. R. 309-018-0190

MHS 10-2013(Temp), f. 8-8-13, cert. ef. 8-9-13 thru 2-5-14; MHS 3-2014, f. & cert. ef. 2-3-14; MHS 10-2017(Temp), f. 9-15-17, cert. ef. 9-15-17 thru 3-13-18; MHS 4-2018, amend filed 02/27/2018, effective 3/1/2018

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.042, 428.205 - 428.270, 430.640 & 443.450

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 430.010, 430.205 - 430.210, 430.254 - 430.640, 430.850 - 430.955, 443.400 - 443.460, 443.991, 461.549 & 743A.168