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Section 4723.67 | Administration of medications by aides - delegation by nurse required.

Ohio Revised Code
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Title 47 Occupations-Professions
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Chapter 4723 Nurses
 
Effective:
October 24, 2024
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 144 - 135th General Assembly
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(A) In accordance with this section, a medication aide who holds a current, valid medication aide certificate issued under this chapter may administer prescription medications to the residents of nursing homes and residential care facilities, but only pursuant to the supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse acting at the direction of a registered nurse.

(B) In exercising the authority to administer prescription medications pursuant to nursing supervision, a medication aide may administer prescription medications in any of the following categories:

(1) Oral medications;

(2) Topical medications;

(3) Medications administered as drops to the eye, ear, or nose;

(4) Rectal and vaginal medications;

(5) Medications prescribed with a designation authorizing or requiring administration on an as-needed basis, regardless of whether the supervising nurse is present at the facility.

(C) A medication aide shall not administer prescription medications requiring dosage calculations.

(D) A medication aide shall not administer prescription medications by any of the following methods:

(1) Injection, except for insulin as provided in division (E) of this section;

(2) Intravenous therapy procedures;

(3) Splitting pills for purposes of changing the dose being given.

(E) A medication aide may administer insulin to a resident by injection, but only if both of the following are satisfied:

(1) The medication aide satisfies training and competency requirements established by the aide's employer.

(2) The insulin is injected using an insulin pen device that contains a dosage indicator.

Last updated September 6, 2024 at 1:49 PM

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