Section 21-1202 - Self-administration of medication by program participants

Self-administration of medication by program participants

A program participant may self-administer medication provided that:

(1) The program participant has been assessed by a registered nurse to have the ability to self-administer medication;

(2) The self-administration of medication is monitored; and

(3) The program participant's self-administration skills include, but are not limited to, orientation to time, knowledge of quantities and proper storage, and understanding of possible medication reactions.

CREDIT(S)

(Sept. 26, 1995, D.C. Law 11-52, § 601(b), 42 DCR 3684.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 21-1202.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 11-52, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 21-1201.

Current through September 13, 2012