Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 55. PUBLIC WELFARE |
PART IV. Adult Services Manual |
Subpart E. Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services |
Chapter 2800. Assisted Living Residences |
Section 2800.184. Labeling of medications
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(a) The original container for prescription medications must be labeled with a pharmacy label that includes the following:
(1) The residents name.
(2) The name of the medication.
(3) The date the prescription was issued.
(4) The prescribed dosage and instructions for administration.
(5) The name and title of the prescriber.
(b) If the OTC medications and CAM belong to the resident, they must be identified with the residents name.
(c) Sample prescription medications must have written instructions from the prescriber that include the components specified in subsection (a).