Indiana Administrative Code
Title 410 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Article 17 - HOME HEALTH AGENCIES
Rule 9 - Definitions
Section 9-20 - "Medication assistance" defined
Universal Citation: 410 IN Admin Code 9-20
Current through March 20, 2024
Authority: IC 16-27-1-7
Affected: IC 16-27-1
Sec. 20.
"Medication assistance" means the provision of assistance:
(1) through providing reminders or cues to take medication, the opening of pre-set medication containers, and providing assistance in the handling or ingesting of medications, including controlled substances, prescription drugs, eye drops, herbs, supplements, and over-the-counter medications; and
(2) to an individual who is unable to accomplish the task due to an impairment and who is:
(A) competent and has directed the services;
or
(B) incompetent and has the
services directed by a competent individual who may consent to health care for
the impaired individual.
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