Section R9-10-1606. Assistance in the Self-Administration of Medica- tion

A.      If a provider provides assistance in the self-administration of medication, the provider shall ensure that:

1.        If a recipient is receiving assistance in the self-adminis- tration of medication, the recipient’s medication is stored by the provider;

2.        The following assistance is provided to a recipient:

a.         A reminder when it is time to take the medication;

b.        Opening the medication container or medication organizer for the recipient;

c.         Observing the recipient while the recipient removes the medication from the medication container  or medication organizer;

d.        Verifying that the medication is taken as ordered by the recipient’s medical practitioner by confirming that:

i.         The recipient taking the medication is the indi- vidual stated on the medication container label,

ii.        The recipient is taking the dosage of the medi- cation as stated on the medication container label, and

iii.      The recipient is taking the medication at the time stated on the medication container label; or

e.         Observing the recipient while the recipient takes the medication; and

3.        Assistance in the self-administration of medication pro- vided to a recipient is documented in the recipient’s med- ical record.

B.       When medication is stored by a provider, the provider shall ensure that:

1.        A locked cabinet, closet, or self-contained unit is used for medication storage;

2.        Medication is stored according to the instructions on the medication container; and

3.        Medication, including expired medication, that is no lon- ger being used is discarded.

C.      A provider shall immediately report a medication error or a recipient’s adverse reaction to a medication to the:

1.        Medical practitioner who ordered the medication, or

2.        Contact individual at the behavioral health respite home’s collaborating health care institution.

Historical Note

Section made by exempt rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 2015, effective October 1, 2013 (Supp. 13-2). Section R9-10- 1606 renumbered to R9-10-1607; new Section R9-10- 1606 renumbered from R9-10-1605 and amended by exempt rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 1409, pursuant to Laws 2013, Ch. 10, § 13; effective July 1, 2014 (Supp. 14-2).