Florida Administrative Code
63 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
63M - Medical
Chapter 63M-2 - HEALTH SERVICES
Section 63M-2.033 - Youth Hoarding of Medication and Swallowing Difficulties

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 63M-2.033

Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024

(1) The licensed nurse or non-licensed staff assisting with medication delivery shall verify whether a youth has swallowed his/her medications.

(2) Licensed health care professional staff shall notify the DHA/DMHA when a youth is found to be "cheeking" or not swallowing his or her medication(s).

(3) A practitioner's order or general authorization must be provided by the Designated Health Authority or physician designee in order for a youth's medications to be crushed and sprinkled or mixed with food.

(4) Licensed Health Care professional staff is responsible for notifying the Designated Health Authority or physician designee, PA or ARNP of a youth with swallowing difficulties or developmental disabilities, to obtain an order for an alternate method of providing oral medications. The alternate method shall be noted on the MAR.

Rulemaking Authority 985.64(2) FS. Law Implemented 985.64(2), 985.145, 985.18 FS.

New 3-16-14.

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