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Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
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Title 55. PUBLIC WELFARE |
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PART V. Children, Youth, and Families Manual |
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Subpart E. Residential Agencies, Facilities and Services |
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Article I. Licensing/Approval |
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Chapter 3800. Child Residential and Day Treatment Facilities |
Section 3800.187. Administration
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(a) Prescription medications and injections of any substance shall be administered by one of the following:
(1) A licensed physician, licensed dentist, licensed physician’s assistant, registered nurse, certified registered nurse practitioner, licensed practical nurse or licensed paramedic.
(2) A graduate of an approved nursing program functioning under the direct supervision of a professional nurse who is present in the facility.
(3) A student nurse of an approved nursing program functioning under the direct supervision of a member of the nursing school faculty who is present in the facility.
(4) A staff person who meets the criterion in § 3800.188 (relating to medications administration training) for the administration of oral, topical and eye and ear drop prescriptions, insulin injections and epinephrine injections for insect bites.
(5) A child who meets the requirements in § 3800.189 (relating to self-administration of medications).
(b) Prescription medications and injections shall be administered according to the directions specified by a licensed physician, certified registered nurse practitioner or licensed physician’s assistant.
(Editor’s Note: The Department extends the implementation date of this section to January 2, 2002, 31 Pa.B. 4536 (August 18, 2001).)
Notation
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 3800.188a (relating to medications administration training—statement of policy); and 55 Pa. Code § 3800.189 (relating to self-administration of medications).