New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
He - Department of Health and Human Services
Subtitle He-C - Commissioner, Department of Health and Human Services
Chapter He-C 6400 - PROGRAM AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Part He-C 6450 - EXPERIENTIAL/WILDERNESS FACILITY LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Section He-C 6450.25 - Medications
Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules He-C 6450.25
Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024
(a) Medication used to control a child's behavior shall be authorized only by a written prescription.
(b) The resident director shall have a signed release from the parent or legal guardian authorizing the administration of medication.
(c) The parent or legal guardian shall provide written approval to changes in a juvenile's prescription medication.
(d) The rationale and authorization for the use of medications to control a child's behavior shall be kept on file in the child's record.
(e) The resident director or his or her designee shall be responsible for:
(1)
Keeping medications in a locked area; and
(2) Establishing safeguards for administering
medications, including:
a. The maintenance of
medication logs;
b. An accounting
system that ensures that medication is distributed at prescribed doses;
and
c. On-going training for staff
on recognizing the signs and side effects of medications.
#7569, eff 10-1-01
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