Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 36, September 7, 2024
Section 5310.81 - Medication(a) Self-medication shall be a goal for community residential rehabilitation service (CRRS) clients.(b) CRRS programs shall establish and implement written policies and procedures regarding medications which meet legal restrictions regarding administration of medication. Medication policies and procedures shall include: (1) How the goal of self-medication for clients is to be achieved.(2) How clients who need assistance with medication prescribed for self-administration will receive it. For CRRS clients who need assistance, the least assistance necessary should be provided within the context of a planned program toward self-medication.(3) The cirumstances under which the CRRS stores medications for clients. Storing medications is subject to the following limitations: (i) Only medications which are prescribed for self-administration may be stored by the CRRS on site.(ii) Medications stored by the CRRS must be kept in a locked container or a container in a locked room.(iii) Medications shall be kept in their original prescription containers.(4) Training of direct service staff about medications used by their clients, their purposes and function, major side effects and contraindications and recognition of signs that medication is not being taken or is being misused. This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 5310.91 (relating to community residential rehabilitation service (CRRS) serving children); and 55 Pa. Code § 5310.171 (relating to medication).