N.H. Admin. Code § He-C 4003.41

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024

Section He-C 4003.41 - Recordkeeping and Reporting

(a) For each camper receiving medication, YRC health staff shall maintain the following information on file:

(1) For each medication prescribed for a camper, the written medication order as specified in He-C 4003.39 and any special considerations for administration of the medication;

(2) Written authorization from the camper's parent or legal guardian to administer the medication, which includes a statement that the camper has received the specific medication prior to entering the YRC;

(3) The name and contact information of the camper's parent or legal guardian who is to be notified if required by (d), below; and

(4) Any allergies the camper is known to have or is suspected to have.

(b) The record required by (a), above, shall be updated with a written record of each dose of medication, excluding topical substances, administered to the camper.

(c) The written record required by (a), above, shall:

(1) Be maintained on file and made available for review by state or local health officials;

(2) Be completed by the YRC staff who administered the medication immediately after the medication is administered; and

(3) For each administered medication, include:

a. The name of the camper;

b. The date and time the medication was taken;

c. A notation of any deviation from the medication order provided pursuant to He-C 4003.40 in the administration of a medication and the reason why the medication was not taken as ordered or approved;

d. The dated signature of the authorized staff who administered the medication to the camper;

e. For administration of an as-needed medication, the reason for administration; and

f. Any other information that is relevant to the administration of the medication.

(d) In the event of any deviation from the administration of medication as described in (3) c., above, the director or designee shall:

(1) Note the deviation in the record required by (c), above; and

(2) Notify the camper's parent or legal guardian immediately.

(e) In the event of an error in the documentation of the administration of medication, the director or designee shall identify the error and provide correct information in the record as soon as the error is identified.

(f) The director shall make the records required by this section available for review by state and local health officials upon request.

N.H. Admin. Code § He-C 4003.41

Derived from Volume XL Number 7, Filed February 13, 2020, Proposed by #12981, Effective 1/24/2020, Expires 7/22/2020

Amended by Volume XL Number 33, Filed August 13, 2020, Proposed by #13073, Effective 7/23/2020, Expires 7/23/2030

The amended version of this section by New Hampshire Register Number 37, eff. 8/8/2024 is not yet available.