N.H. Admin. Code § He-M 1202.04

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024

Section He-M 1202.04 - Self-Administration of Medication

(a) For an individual to self-administer medications, the following requirements shall be met:

(1) The individual shall express a desire to self-administer medication;

(2) If the individual has a guardian with specific powers granted relative to medication administration, the guardian shall approve the individual's self-administration of medication; and

(3) The individual shall successfully demonstrate the following abilities, as determined by a licensed physician, APRN, physician assistant, or nurse trainer:

a. Identify each medication;

b. Indicate the purpose of each medication;

c. Indicate the dosage, frequency, time, and route of administration for each medication;

d. Demonstrate an understanding of the potential consequences of not taking the medication or of not taking the medication properly;

e. Indicate circumstances for which assistance should be sought from licensed persons; and

f. Seek assistance, if needed, from licensed persons.

(b) If an individual who wishes to self-administer medication does not demonstrate the abilities in (a) (3) above, the authorized provider shall:

(1) Document in the ISP the individuals need for education relative to components in (a) (3) above;

(2) Provide education to the individual which minimally includes the components in (a) (3) above; and

(3) Until an individual demonstrates the abilities in (a) (3) above, provide direct supervision of the individual when taking medications to prevent medication errors.

(c) A licensed physician, APRN, physician assistant, or nurse trainer shall reassess an individual's continued capability to self-administer medication when the individual's compliance with self-administration changes, or the individual's physical or mental health declines such that the individual's ability to self-administer is affected.

(d) Documentation of (a) - (c) above shall be maintained in the individual's record at the community residence.

N.H. Admin. Code § He-M 1202.04

#7957, eff 9-19-03; ss by #9978, INTERIM, eff 9-19-11, EXPIRES: 3-19-12

Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 23, Filed June 8, 2017, Proposed by #12192, Effective 5/26/2017, Expires 5/26/2027.