Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.1418 - Resident medications
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.
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