Type A
03/18/2022
Section Cited
CCR
87465(d)(1)(2)
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7 | (d) If the resident is unable to determine his/her own need for a prescription or nonprescription PRN medication, and is unable to communicate his/her symptoms clearly, facility staff designated by the licensee, shall be permitted to assist the resident with self-administration provided all of the following requirements are met:
(1) Facility staff shall contact the resident's physician prior to each dose, describe the resident's symptoms, and receive direction to assist the resident in self-administration of that dose of medication.(2) The date and time of each contact with the physician, and the physician's directions, shall be documented and maintained in the resident's facility record. | 1
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7 | The facility will develop a plan to meet the regulatory requirement outlined in this regulation and submit the plan to the department by POC date 3/18/2022. |