Texas Administrative Code

Texas Administrative Code

TITLE 26	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 747	MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES
SUBCHAPTER S	SAFETY PRACTICES
DIVISION 2	MEDICATION AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
RULE §747.3605	How must I administer medication to a child in my care?

(a) Medication must be given:

(1) As stated on the label directions; or

(2) As amended in writing by the child's health-care professional.

(b) Medication must:

(1) Be in the original container labeled with the child's full name and the date brought to the operation;

(2) Be administered only to the child for whom it is intended; and

(3) Not be administered after its expiration date.

(1) Full name of the child to whom the medication was given;

(2) Name of the medication;

(3) Date, time, and amount of medication given; and

(4) Full name of the caregiver administering the medication, if it is not the primary caregiver.

(d) You must keep all medication records for at least three months after administering the medication.

Source Note: The provisions of this §747.3605 adopted to be effective March 1, 2012, 37 TexReg 935; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909