S.D. Admin. R. 67:61:08:09

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

Section 67:61:08:09 - Assistance with self-administration of medication

Assistance with self-administration of medication is the act of assisting a client with one or more steps in the process of taking medication, but not the actual administration of medication. Assistance with self-administration of medication includes:

(1) Opening the medication container;

(2) Reminding the client 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. 67:61:08:09

43 SDR 80, effective 12/5/2016; 50 SDR 063, effective 11/27/2023

General Authority: SDCL 1-36-25, 34-20A-27.

Law Implemented: SDCL 1-36-25, 34-20A-27(1)(4)(6).