Section 119.250  Medications and medical care

a)         All medications shall be specifically prescribed for the individual by a physician or a dentist with the intent of the physician or dentist that it be taken by the individual under program oversight of the provider staff.

b)         The provider as it exercises program oversight may, as needed, guide the individual in self-administration of medications as part of the training program for independent living if the individual is not capable of self-administration.

c)         Medications shall be secured from unauthorized access and only a physician, pharmacist, registered or licensed practical nurse or program personnel authorized to provide program oversight of the self-administration of medications shall have access to medications.

d)         Programs shall provide an area for care of individuals who become ill.

e)         Programs shall have available the American Red Cross First Aid Kit or the equivalent contents.