Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 742 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR LISTED FAMILY HOMES
Subchapter H - HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICES
Section 742.803 - What are the medication requirements?

Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 742.803

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

(a) Medication in this chapter means:

(1) A prescription medication; or

(2) A non-prescription medication, excluding topical ointments such as diaper ointment, insect repellent, or sunscreen.

(b) Before you may give medication to a child in care, the child's parent must authorize you to give the medication to the child. The authorization must be:

(1) In writing, signed, and dated;

(2) In an electronic format that is capable of being viewed and saved; or

(3) By telephone to administer a single dose of a medication.

(c) You must administer medication as required on the medication's label instructions, unless amended in writing by the prescribing health-care professional.

(d) Parental authorization to give medication is only good for one year. The child's parent must give you a new authorization in order for you to continue giving the child medication after the year expires.

(e) You may administer medication to a child without parental authorization in a medical emergency to prevent the death or serious bodily injury of the child.

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