TITLE 39

HEALTH AND SAFETY

CHAPTER 33

IDAHO RESIDENTIAL CARE OR ASSISTED LIVING ACT

39-3326.  Medications. The medication policy governed by the policy and procedure of the facility shall include a policy permitting, under the conditions specified, a licensed nurse to fill individual dose systems such as blister pack, mediset, or other system approved by the department. The policy shall provide for appropriate records to maintain security of medications received from a pharmacist in accordance with pharmacy standards. The licensed nurse shall appropriately label the medication with name, dosage, amount and time to be taken, and special instructions if appropriate.

History:

[39-3326, added 2005, ch. 280, sec. 20, p. 894.]