Utah Admin. Code 432-700-24

Current through Bulletin 2024-23, December 1, 2024

Section R432-700-24 - Medication and Treatment

(1) Skilled treatment shall be administered only by licensed personnel to comply with a signed order from a person lawfully authorized to give the order.

(2) Medication shall be administered according to signed orders from a person lawfully authorized to give the order.

(3) An order that is remotely given shall be:

(a) subsequently signed by the person giving the order within 31 days;

(b) received and verified only by licensed personnel lawfully authorized to accept the order; and

(c) recorded in the client's record.

(4) If medication is administered by agency personnel, the orders and subsequent changes in orders shall be signed by the primary care provider and included in the client's record.

(5) Unlicensed staff may administer medication only after delegation by a licensed health care professional under the professional scope of practice with the following requirements:

(a) the delegation shall be in accordance with Section R156-31B-701;

(b) the medication shall be administered according to the prescribing order;

(c) the delegating authority shall provide and document supervision, evaluation and training of unlicensed assistive personnel assisting with medication administration; and

(d) the delegating authority or another registered nurse shall be readily available either in person or by telephone.

(6) An order for therapy services shall include the procedures to be used, the frequency of therapy and the duration of therapy.

(7) An order for skilled services shall be reviewed or renewed by the attending primary care provider at intervals not to exceed 60 days. Primary care provider's signature and date shall be evidence of this review or renewal.

(8) Primary care provider orders may be transmitted by facsimile machine. The home health agency shall obtain the original signature, upon request, if verification of the signature is requested.

Utah Admin. Code R432-700-24

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-05, effective 2/14/2022

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-14, effective 7/6/2023