Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 113 - Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Assisted Housing Programs (includes Assisted Living Programs, Residential Care Facilities, and Private Non-Medical Institutions) (formerly 10-149 Ch. 113)
Level I - Private Non-Medical Institutions
Section 144-113-I-7 - Medications and Treatments
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
7.1 Use of safe and acceptable procedures. The administrator shall ensure that all persons administering medications and treatments (except residents who self-administer) use safe and acceptable methods and procedures for ordering, receiving, storing, administering, documentation, packaging, discontinuing, returning for credit and/or destroying of medications and biologicals. All employees must practice proper hand washing and aseptic techniques. A hand-washing sink shall be available for staff administering medications. [Classes I/II/III]
7.2 Self-administration of medications. Upon admission, each individual's ability to self-administer medications will be determined by an assessment of his/her ability or need for assistance, unless the resident /legal representative elects (in writing) to have the facility administer his/her medications. A final decision will be reached between the resident, his/her legal representative, his/her duly authorized licensed practitioner, and a facility representative.
7.3 Medication storage. Residents who self-administer medications and who handle their own medical regime may keep medications in their own room. To ensure the safety of the other residents, the facility will provide a locked area/container, if necessary. [Class III]
7.4 Whenever a Registered Nurse teaches or provides in-service training to unlicensed personnel on medical issues, treatments and/or use of medical equipment not specifically outlined in these Regulations, there must be documentation in the Employee file.
7.5 Whenever employees of a assisted living program, residential care facility, or private non-medical institution are in serviced or taught procedures, the use of equipment or anything else which impacts resident care, there must be documentation in the employee file. This in service training could be taught by other professionals including a Physician, Registered Nurse, Practitioner, Dietician, Physical Therapist, Occupation Therapist, Speech Therapist, product company representative, or other experts in their field.
