1. (1) A licensee that manages, stores, or administers client medications shall develop and ensure compliance with the following medication management safe practices:

   1. (a) inform staff and clients of program and client responsibility for medication including storage and administration of medications on-site and, as applicable, when staff and clients are off-site in program related activities;
   2. (b) if applicable, inform staff and clients of the medication self-administration process;
   3. (c) if storing and administering medications, train staff to administer medication and the process to be followed;
   4. (d) how staff record medication dosages according to prescriptions;
   5. (e) how staff monitor for and record effects and side effects of medications; and
   6. (f) how staff log doses and record and report medication errors.

2. (2) The licensee shall ensure the care, vaccination, licensure, and maintenance of any animals on-site to include:

   1. (a) assessment of pet allergies for any clients interacting with animals in the program;
   2. (b) maintenance of required examinations, registrations, and vaccinations; and
   3. (c) supervision of clients in the presence of animals.
3. (3) The licensee shall have separate space for clients who are showing symptoms of an infectious disease.
4. (4) The licensee shall ensure that a ratio of one staff to one client during transports is only utilized when the program has conducted a safety assessment that indicates that client and staff safety is reasonably assured.

KEY: licensing, human services

Date of Last Change: April 24, 2025

Notice of Continuation: October 3, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-2-104