Section 400.1418. Resident medications.  


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  • Rule  18.  (1)   Prescription  medication,   including   tranquilizers, sedatives, dietary supplements, or individual special medical procedures, shall be given or applied only as prescribed by a licensed physician or dentist. Prescription medication shall be kept in the original pharmacy container which shall be labeled for the specific resident in accordance with the requirements of Act No. 368 of the Public  Acts  of 1978,   as amended, being S333.1101 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

    (2)   Medication shall be given pursuant to label instructions.

    (3)    Unless a resident's physician specifically states otherwise, all the giving, taking, or application   of  prescription  medications  shall  be supervised by the licensee or responsible person.

    (4)   When a licensee or  responsible   person  supervises  the   taking  of medication by a resident, the licensee or responsible person shall comply with the following provisions:

    (a)   Maintain a record as to the time and amount of any prescription medication given or applied. Records of prescription medication shall be maintained on file in the home for a period of not less than 2 years.

    (b)   Not adjust or modify a resident's prescription  medication  without agreement and instructions from a physician   or  a  pharmacist  who   has knowledge of the medical needs of the resident. A licensee shall record in writing any adjustments or modifications  of   a   resident's   prescription medication.

    (5)      Prescription  medication   shall   be   kept   in    the   original pharmacy- supplied and pharmacy-labeled container, stored in a locked cabinet or drawer, refrigerated if required, and labeled  for the   specific resident.

    (6)      A licensee shall take reasonable precautions to insure that prescription medication is not used by a person other than the  resident for whom the medication was prescribed.

    (7)   Prescription medication which is no longer required by a resident shall be destroyed after consultation with a physician or a pharmacist.

History: 1984 AACS.