Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 347 - SECURED RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTERS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Subchapter VI - Health and Mental Health Care
Section DOC 347.28 - Medications

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง DOC 347.28

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) The facility shall comply with state and federal law regarding procuring, prescribing, dispensing, delivering, administering, and disposing of prescription and nonprescription medications.

(2) All medications brought into the facility shall be verified, inventoried, and maintained in a designated secure storage area.

(3) Designated trained staff may administer or deliver prescribed doses of medication at prescribed times. Annual documented training shall be provided to facility staff that deliver medications.

(4) Staff shall administer or deliver medications under circumstances that protect the youth's confidentiality.

(5) Prescription and nonprescription medication administered or delivered to a youth shall be documented, including who prescribed the medication, who administered or delivered the medication, and the date and time of administration or delivery.

(6) All refusals of recommended or prescribed medications by a youth shall be documented.

(7) The facility shall inventory and return or dispose of unused medications upon the youth's release or transfer.

(8) All medication errors shall be documented.

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