D.C. Code § 3-1206.64

Current through codified legislation effective April 20, 2024
Section 3-1206.64 - Administration of medications.
(a) The practice guidelines governing drugs and medications shall provide for legal authorization, storage, administration, and record keeping, including requiring that:
(1) Medications be ordered by a certified-nurse midwife, CPM, certified midwife, physician, or other member of the staff who is licensed to write such orders;
(2) Medication orders be recorded in the patient-client's chart and signed by the ordering person with his or her full signature; and
(3) Medications be administered by a physician, nurse midwife, CPM, certified midwife, registered nurse or licensed practical nurse and in accordance with the approved practice guidelines by the Board of Medicine.

D.C. Code § 3-1206.64

Amended by D.C. Law 24-46,§ 2, 69 DCR 000177, eff. 12/29/2021.
Added by D.C. Law 23-97,§ 2, 67 DCR 3912, eff. 6/17/2020.