S.D. Admin. R. 46:11:07:05

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 46:11:07:05 - Assistance with self-administration of medications

Assistance with self-administration of medications is the act of assisting a participant with one or more steps in the process of taking medications, but not actual administration of medications. Assistance with self-administration of medications may include the following:

(1) Opening the medication container;

(2) Reminding the participant of the proper time to take the medication;

(3) Helping to remove the medication from the container; and

(4) Returning the medication container to storage.

S.D. Admin. R. 46:11:07:05

40 SDR 102, effective 12/3/2013.

General Authority: SDCL 27B-2-26(1), 36-9-28(10).

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-9-28(10).