SECTION 746.3805. 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.

(c) When you administer medication to a child in your care, you must record the following:

(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 employee administering the medication.

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

Source Note: The provisions of this §746.3805 adopted to be effective March 1, 2012, 37 TexReg 928; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909