The facility shall establish and follow written procedures for the storage and administration of medication. These procedures must be given to all staff members responsible for administering medication and must include the following:

1. (1) Conditions under which medications may be given;
2. (2) Procedures for documenting the administration of medication;
3. (3) Procedures for immediately notifying the facility's nurse in cases of medication errors or drug reactions. The nurse shall assess the situation and determine whether there is a need to report the incident to the attending physician; and

4. (4) Procedures for evaluating and recording each child's reactions to prescribed medication.

   A nurse licensed under the provisions of SDCL chapter 36-9 is responsible for the administration of medications. The nurse may delegate the administration of medications to unlicensed assistive personnel only if the requirements of chapter 20:48:04.01 are met.

Source: 12 SDR 4, effective July 25, 1985; 34 SDR 200, effective January 30, 2008.

General Authority: SDCL 26-6-16.

Law Implemented: SDCL 26-6-16.