Section 16.03.19.400 - MEDICATION POLICYThe provider must possess and implement written medication policies and procedures that describe in detail how staff will ensure appropriate assistance with and handling of and safeguarding of medications. These policies and procedures must be maintained in the home and include the following:
01.Following Orders. Assistance given by staff will only be as directed by the resident's healthcare professionals.02.Evidence of Orders. Evidence of each resident's orders will be maintained in the home, regardless of whether the resident is able to self-administer, and may consist of the following: a. Written prescriptions from the healthcare professional for the medication, including the dosage;b. Medisets or sealed blister medication cards filled and appropriately labeled by a pharmacist or licensed nurse with the names of the medications, dosages, times to be taken, routes of administration, and any special instructions;c. An original prescription bottle labeled by a pharmacist describing the order and instructions for use; ord. If the medication, supplement, or treatment is without a prescription, it will be listed among over-the-counter medications approved by the resident's healthcare professional as indicated by a signed statement. Over-the-counter medications will be given as directed on the packaging.03.Alteration of Orders. Staff will not alter dosage, discontinue or add medications, including over-the-counter medications and supplements, or discontinue, alter, or add treatments or special diets without first consulting the resident's prescribing healthcare professional and obtaining an order for the change as required under Subsection 400.02 of this rule.04.Allergies. The provider will list any known food or drug allergies for each resident and take precautions to guard against the resident ingesting such allergens.05.Training. Each staff assisting with resident medications will have successfully completed a medication training under Section 100 of these rules. Additionally: a. Each resident's orders will be reviewed by each staff assisting residents with medications prior to offering assistance; andb. Written instructions will be in place that outline who to notify if any of the following occur: iii. Side effects are observed.c. The provider will ensure any staff assisting with medications has reviewed each resident's known allergies and takes precautions against the resident ingesting such allergens.06.Consumer Medication Information. The provider will keep on file in the resident's record the consumer medication information handout for each current prescription medication.07.Self-Administration. When the provider cares for a resident who self-administers medications, staff will follow Section 401 of these rules.08.Assistance with Medication. When the provider cares for a resident who needs assistance with medications, the provider must follow Section 402 of these rules.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.19.400