34-B §1432. Administration of medication

Title 34-B: BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES HEADING: PL 1995, C. 560, PT. K, §7 (RPR); 2001, C. 354, §3 (AMD)

Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

Subchapter 3: INSTITUTIONS GENERALLY

Article 2: CLIENTS GENERALLY

§1432. Administration of medication

The administration of medication in state institutions shall be in accordance with rules established by the State Board of Nursing. [1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]

1. Maine Administrative Procedure Act. The State Board of Nursing shall establish rules in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375.

[ 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW) .]

2. Considerations. In establishing rules for each type of state institution, the State Board of Nursing shall consider, among other factors:

A. The general health of the persons likely to receive medication; [1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]

B. The number of persons served by the institution; and [1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]

C. The number of persons employed at the institution. [1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).