D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B3225

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

Rule 22-B3225 - PHYSICIAN ORDERS FOR MEDICATIONS

3225.1

A medication may only be administered to a resident if it has been ordered in writing by a physician, except as provided by subsection 3225.2.

3225.2

Medication may be ordered by telephone if:

(a) The order is given by a physician or licensed advanced registered nurse;

(b) The order is reduced to writing immediately in the resident's medical record by the person taking the order; and

(c) The order is taken by a licensed registered or practical nurse and countersigned by the physician within ten (10) days.

3225.3

Physician orders may be transmitted by facsimile if the facility establishes adequate safeguards to ensure secure transmittal.

3225.4

Each medication order shall state:

(a) The name and strength of the medication;

(b) The dosage;

(c) The duration;

(d) The form of the drug;

(e) The frequency and time of administration; and

(f) The route of administration.

3225.5

The attending physician shall record on the resident's medical record each condition for which the medication has been ordered.

3225.6

Each allergy shall be documented in the resident's medical record.

3225.7

Each resident's attending physician shall be notified of any stop order policies and contacted promptly by the licensed nurse for renewal of each medication order to provide continuity of the resident's therapeutic regimen.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B3225

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 473 (January 18, 2002)