South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-125 - Consumer Electronic Equipment Collection and Recovery
Section 61-125.1200 - MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
Subsection 61-125.1202 - Medication and Treatment Orders. (I)

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-125.1202

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

A. Medications and treatments, including oxygen, shall be administered to patients only upon orders of a physician or other authorized healthcare provider. Medications accompanying patients at admission may be administered to patients provided the medication is in the original labeled container and the order is subsequently obtained as a part of the admission physical examination.

B. All verbal orders shall be received by a nurse and shall be signed and dated by a physician or other authorized healthcare provider no later than three (3) business days after the order is given.

C. Medications and medical supplies ordered for a specific patient shall not be provided or administered to any other patient.

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