26 Tex. Admin. Code § 746.3805

Current through Reg. 49, No. 49; December 6, 2024
Section 746.3805 - 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 § 746.3805

The provisions of this §746.3805 adopted to be effective March 1, 2012, 37 TexReg 928; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909