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 and label with the name, dosage, amount, time to be taken, and special instructions if appropriate. The policy shall provide for appropriate records to maintain security of medications received from a pharmacist in accordance with pharmacy standards. Facilities may choose to use bulk containers for over-the-counter medications.

History:

[39-3326, added 2005, ch. 280, sec. 20, p. 894; am. 2025, ch. 208, sec. 13, p. 945.]