Section R501-12-10 - Medication and Medical Emergencies(1) The foster parent shall ensure the following regarding medications and medical emergencies: (a) prescribed medication is administered according to the written directions of the foster child's health provider;(b) the foster child actually consumes the medication;(c) any severe or unexpected side effects or reactions are immediately reported to the foster child's health provider;(d) medication is only given to the foster child for whom it was prescribed;(e) medication is not discontinued without the approval of the foster child's health provider;(f) non-prescription medication are administered by a foster parent according to manufacturer's instructions unless otherwise directed by the foster child's health provider;(g) medication are not administered or carried by the foster child, unless approved in writing by the foster child's health provider;(h) medication is not used for behavior management or restraint unless prescribed in writing by the foster child's health provider and after notification to the division or caseworker;(i) medication remains locked at times it is not in immediate, active use;(j) medications in active use are not left unattended and the foster parent may not abuse or misuse prescription or non-prescription drugs or medications;(k) the foster parent may carry a single dose of medication for active use, if a foster child requires immediate access to their medication for asthma, allergies, diabetes or other condition requiring urgent administration of the medication;(l) medication remains in the original pharmacy or manufacturer's packaging;(m) the foster parent may not repackage medications or divide doses into alternative containers;(n) the foster parent partners with the pharmacy regarding any needed divisions of medication;(o) the foster parent promptly takes a foster child who has a medical emergency, who is sick, or who is injured, for an assessment by a medical practitioner; and(p) the foster parent complies with the treatment orders of the foster child's health provider.(2) The foster parent shall transfer any unused medications to the caseworker or agency when a foster child is no longer placed in the foster parent's home.(3) The foster parent shall have a written plan for medical emergencies, including arrangements for medical transportation, treatment and care.Utah Admin. Code R501-12-10
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2014-24, effective 11/17/2014Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2015-22, effective 10/23/2015Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-6, effective 2/23/2018Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-14, effective 7/1/2018Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-09, effective 5/11/2020Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-11, effective 5/11/2020Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-04, effective 2/1/2023Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-12, effective 5/31/2023