Section 0940-05-28-.05 - MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION IN SEMI-INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITIESWhen medications are taken by clients, the facility staff must:
(1) The client's ability and training must be considered when supervising the administration of medication.(2) Prescription medications are to be taken only by clients for whom they are prescribed and in accordance with the directions of a physician.(3) Discontinued and outdated drugs and containers with worn, illegible, or missing labels must be disposed.(4) All medication errors, drug reactions, or suspected over medications must be reported to the practitioner who prescribed the drug.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-28-.05
Original rule filed May 26, 1988; effective July 11, 1988.Authority: T.C.A. § 33-2-504.