Alaska Administrative Code
Title 7 - Health and Social Services
Part 1 - Administration
Chapter 12 - Facilities and Local Units
Article 11 - Home Health Agencies
7 AAC 12.551 - Drugs

Universal Citation: 7 AK Admin Code 12.551

Current through November 28, 2024

(a) If ordered by the patient's physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant, a drug may be administered to a patient by an employee or a contractor of the home health agency who is authorized to administer drugs by law.

(b) An employee or a contractor of a home health agency who administers a drug or injection shall immediately record the name and strength of the drug or injection and sign the patient's clinical record.

(c) The agency shall document all drugs a patient may be taking, including a drug not prescribed by the attending physician, advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant.

Authority:AS 18.05.040

AS 47.32.010

AS 47.32.030

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