Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 433B.135 - Adoption of policies concerning the administration of medications1. The Administrator shall adopt a policy for each treatment facility and any other division facility into which a child may be committed by a court order concerning the manner in which to: (a) Document the orders of the treating physician of a child;(b) Administer medication to a child;(c) Store, handle and dispose of medication;(d) Document the administration of medication and any errors in the administration of medication;(e) Minimize errors in the administration of medication; and(f) Address errors in the administration of medication.2. The Administrator shall ensure that each employee who comes into direct contact with a child at any treatment facility and any other division facility into which a child may be committed by a court order and who will administer medication to a child receives a copy of and understands the policy adopted pursuant to subsection 1.Added to NRS by 2011, 1362Added to NRS by 2011, 1362, effective 1/1/2012