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2017 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 23 - Health and Safety
Chapter 23-17.4 - Assisted Living Residence Licensing Act
Section 23-17.4-15.4 - Medication and staff qualifications.
Universal Citation: RI Gen L § 23-17.4-15.4 (2017)
§ 23-17.4-15.4. Medication and staff qualifications.
(a) Assisted living residence unlicensed staff shall be permitted to assist residents in the self administration of medication including:
(1) Assistance with ordering medications.
(2) Assistance with self-storage of medications.
(3) Assistance with self-administration.
(4) Maintenance of records.
(b) Appropriately licensed staff may store and administer medications and monitor health indicators including blood pressures, adverse reactions, and glucose levels.
(c) The director may establish staffing requirements for those facilities providing medication services.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1992, ch. 411, § 2.)
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