Section 744.2655 - How must I administer medication to a child in my care?(a) Medication must be given: (1) As stated on the label directions; or(2) As amended in writing by the child's health-care professional.(b) Medication must: (1) Be in the original container labeled with the child's full name and the date brought to the operation;(2) Be administered only to the child for whom it is intended; and(3) Not be administered after its expiration date.(c) When you administer medication to a child in your care, you must record the following: (1) Full name of the child to whom the medication was given;(2) Name of the medication;(3) Date, time, and amount of medication given; and(4) Full name of the employee administering the medication.(d) You must keep all medication records for at least three months after administering the medication.26 Tex. Admin. Code § 744.2655
The provisions of this §744.2655 adopted to be effective March 1, 2012, 37 TexReg 916; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909