26 Tex. Admin. Code § 564.1001
General Provisions for Medication
Effective Sep 1, 200429 TexReg 2020Source Note: The provisions of this §564.1001 adopted to be effective September 1, 2004, 29 TexReg 2020; transferred effective September 1, 2004, as published in the Texas Register September 10, 2004, 29 TexReg 8842; transferred effective April 30, 2024, as published in the Texas Register April 5, 2024, 49 TexReg 2197.Texas Secretary of State
- (a) All facilities that provide medication shall implement written procedures for medication storage, administration, documentation, inventory, and disposal.
- (b) Prescription medication shall be used only for therapeutic and medical purposes and shall be administered as prescribed by an appropriately licensed professional.
- (c) Single doses of prescription medication shall be prepared and packaged by a licensed pharmacist or physician.
- (d) The facility shall ensure that staff that provide medication are properly credentialed and trained.
- (e) The program shall have the phone number of a pharmacy and a comprehensive drug reference manual easily accessible to staff.
Source Note:The provisions of this §564.1001 adopted to be effective September 1, 2004, 29 TexReg 2020; transferred effective September 1, 2004, as published in the Texas Register September 10, 2004, 29 TexReg 8842; transferred effective April 30, 2024, as published in the Texas Register April 5, 2024, 49 TexReg 2197.