D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-6112

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 17-6112 - ASSESSMENT TOOLS

6112.1

Each program shall develop guidelines to assess whether a program participant:

(a) Has the ability to self-administer his or her medications;

(b) Requires the prescribed medication to be administered by a trainedmedication employee; or

(c) Requires the prescribed medication to be administered by a licensed practical or registered nurse.

6112.2

The program shall monitor each program participant's ability to self-medicate as follows:

(a) A registered nurse shall annually review the program participant's ability to self-administer medication correctly and document the program participant's ability to continue self-medication in the participant's records.

(b) A trained medication employee shall review the program participant's ability to self-administer medication at least quarterly and document the program participant's ability to self-administer medication as prescribed.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-6112

As amended by Final Rulemaking published at 48 DCR 2581 (March 23, 2001); as amended by Emergency Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 3071 (April 18, 2003) [EXPIRED]; as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 6464 (August 8, 2003) [EXPIRED]; as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 9242 (October 31, 2003)