Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 22 - CORRECTIONS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Part I - Corrections
Chapter 9 - Administration of Medications to Children in Detention Facilities
Section I-917 - Continuing Requirements [Formerly Section 517]

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-917

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. To ensure competency of unlicensed trained personnel the detention facility shall provide ongoing in-service training conducted by a qualified registered nurse or physician with the minimum qualifications defined above.

1. In-service training shall be provided to unlicensed trained employees relative to medication administration as needed, at least annually, through a review of the following areas:
a. handling, storage, and disposal of medications and hazardous waste;

b. documentation and record keeping;

c. reporting and documenting medication errors;

d. response to and documentation of emergencies;

e. updates to drug changes and interactions;

f. detention facility policy and guidelines for administration of medication;

g. appropriate use of resources.

2. Evaluation includes at a minimum:
a. annual competency testing using a skills check list and other evaluative criteria as indicated;

b. annual observation of child specific medication pass for competency;

c. review of child specific medication including precautions, desired and adverse effects.

3. An unlicensed employee trained to administer medication but has not worked directly with medication administration in a detention center for three months or more shall repeat the course curriculum and competency testing.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:918(K), and 15:911.

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