1. (A) In accordance with this section, a medication aide who holds a current, valid medication aide certificate issued under this chapter may administer prescription medications to the residents of nursing homes and residential care facilities, but only pursuant to the supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse acting at the direction of a registered nurse.

2. (B) In exercising the authority to administer prescription medications pursuant to nursing supervision, a medication aide may administer prescription medications in any of the following categories:

   1. (1) Oral medications;
   2. (2) Topical medications;
   3. (3) Medications administered as drops to the eye, ear, or nose;
   4. (4) Rectal and vaginal medications;
   5. (5) Medications prescribed with a designation authorizing or requiring administration on an as-needed basis, regardless of whether the supervising nurse is present at the facility.
3. (C) A medication aide shall not administer prescription medications requiring dosage calculations.

4. (D) A medication aide shall not administer prescription medications by any of the following methods:

   1. (1) Injection, except for insulin as provided in division (E) of this section;
   2. (2) Intravenous therapy procedures;
   3. (3) Splitting pills for purposes of changing the dose being given.

5. (E) A medication aide may administer insulin to a resident by injection, but only if both of the following are satisfied:

   1. (1) The medication aide satisfies training and competency requirements established by the aide's employer.
   2. (2) The insulin is injected using an insulin pen device that contains a dosage indicator.

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