Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024
Section He-C 6450.25 - Medications(a) Medication used to control a child's behavior shall be authorized only by a written prescription.(b) The resident director shall have a signed release from the parent or legal guardian authorizing the administration of medication.(c) The parent or legal guardian shall provide written approval to changes in a juvenile's prescription medication.(d) The rationale and authorization for the use of medications to control a child's behavior shall be kept on file in the child's record.(e) The resident director or his or her designee shall be responsible for: (1) Keeping medications in a locked area; and(2) Establishing safeguards for administering medications, including: a. The maintenance of medication logs;b. An accounting system that ensures that medication is distributed at prescribed doses; andc. On-going training for staff on recognizing the signs and side effects of medications.N.H. Admin. Code § He-C 6450.25