1. A. To ensure competency of unlicensed trained personnel the detention facility shall provide ongoing in-service training conducted by a qualified registered nurse or physician with the minimum qualifications defined above.

   1. 1. In-service training shall be provided to unlicensed trained employees relative to medication administration as needed, at least annually, through a review of the following areas:

      1. a. handling, storage, and disposal of medications and hazardous waste;
      2. b. documentation and record keeping;
      3. c. reporting and documenting medication errors;
      4. d. response to and documentation of emergencies;
      5. e. updates to drug changes and interactions;
      6. f. detention facility policy and guidelines for administration of medication;
      7. g. appropriate use of resources.

   2. 2. Evaluation includes at a minimum:

      1. a. annual competency testing using a skills check list and other evaluative criteria as indicated;
      2. b. annual observation of child specific medication pass for competency;
      3. c. review of child specific medication including precautions, desired and adverse effects.
   3. 3. An unlicensed employee trained to administer medication but has not worked directly with medication administration in a detention center for three months or more shall repeat the course curriculum and competency testing.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:918(K), and 15:911.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of the Secretary and Department of Health and Hospitals, Board of Nursing, LR 28:1787 (August 2002).