Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 63.187 - Adoption of certain policies relating to medical care and medications for children; employees to receive copy of policy1. The superintendent of a facility shall adopt a policy 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 superintendent shall ensure that each employee of the facility who will administer medication to a child at the facility receives a copy of and understands the policy adopted pursuant to subsection 1.Added to NRS by 2011, 1360Added to NRS by 2011, 1360, effective 1/1/2012