Section R. 400.15312 - Resident medicationsRule 312.
(1) Prescription medication, including dietary supplements, or individual special medical procedures shall be given, taken, or applied only as prescribed by a licensed physician or dentist. Prescription medication shall be kept in the original pharmacy-supplied container, which shall be labeled for the specified resident in accordance with the requirements of Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended, being S333.1101 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws, kept with the equipment to administer it in a locked cabinet or drawer, and refrigerated if required.(2) Medication shall be given, taken, or applied pursuant to label instructions.(3) Unless a resident's physician specifically states otherwise in writing, the giving, taking, or applying of prescription medications shall be supervised by the licensee, administrator, or direct care staff.(4) When a licensee, administrator, or direct care staff member supervises the taking of medication by a resident, he or she shall comply with all of the following provisions: (a) Be trained in the proper handling and administration of medication.(b) Complete an individual medication log that contains all of the following information:(iii) Label instructions for use.(iv) Time to be administered.(v) The initials of the person who administers the medication, which shall be entered at the time the medication is given.(vi) A resident's refusal to accept prescribed medication or procedures.(c) Record the reason for each administration of medication that is prescribed on an as needed basis.(d) Initiate a review process to evaluate a resident's condition if a resident requires the repeated and prolonged use of a medication that is prescribed on an as needed basis. The review process shall include the resident's prescribing physician, the resident or his or her designated representative, and the responsible agency.
(e) Not adjust or modify a resident's prescription medication without instructions from a physician or a pharmacist who has knowledge of the medical needs of the resident. A licensee shall record, in writing, any instructions regarding a resident's prescription medication.(f) Contact the appropriate health care professional if a medication error occurs or when a resident refuses prescribed medication or procedures and follow and record the instructions given.(5) When a resident requires medication while out of the home, a licensee shall assure that the resident or, in the alternative, the person who assumes responsibility for the resident has all of the appropriate information, medication, and instructions.(6) A licensee shall take reasonable precautions to insure that prescription medication is not used by a person other than the resident for whom the medication was prescribed.(7) Prescription medication that is no longer required by a resident shall be properly disposed of after consultation with a physician or a pharmacist.Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.15312