9 CAR § 31-1009 – Health and medical care | Midpage
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9 CAR § 31-1009
Health and medical care
Arkansas Code § 9-28-403
(a) The agency shall have a written policy for conducting health, including all medical and dental needs, and related exams and assessments upon admission.
(b)
(1) Each child shall have a medical exam at least annually.
(2) Health exams need not be repeated during the year if a child moves from one (1) facility or agency to another, provided the results of the exam are available to the receiving facility or agency.
(c) The agency shall have a written plan for prescribing, receiving, storing, administering, and accounting for all medications, including medications in the child’s possession at the time of admission.
(d) All medications shall be kept securely locked and stored according to pharmaceutical recommendations.
(e) Keys to medication storage areas shall be on the premises and readily accessible by staff at all times.
(f) All controlled substances shall be kept under double lock.
(g) Medication shall be administered in accordance with state and federal laws.
(h) The administering of all medications, including over-the-counter, shall be logged by the person administering the medication at the time that the medication is given.
(i) The medication log shall include the:
(1) Child’s name;
(2) Time and date;
(3) Medication dosage; and
(4) Initials of the person administering the medication.
(j) Disposal of unused medications and contaminated medical supplies shall follow established medical procedures.
(k) Any stimulant or psychotropic medicine requiring intra-muscular injection shall be administered only by a:
(1) Physician;
(2) Registered nurse; or
(3) Licensed practical nurse.
(l) When psychotropic medications are prescribed by a physician, they shall be used in conjunction with other treatment interventions.