Texas Human Resources Code

§ 161.091 — DEFINITIONS

HR § 161.091Title 11. AGING, COMMUNITY-BASED, AND LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES · Ch. 161. DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES · Art. D-1. ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION FOR CLIENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

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In this subchapter:

(1)"Administration of medication" means:

(A)removing a unit or dose of medication from a previously dispensed, properly labeled container;

(B)verifying the medication with the medication order;

(C)giving the proper medication in the proper dosage to the proper client at the proper time by the proper administration route; and

(D)recording the time of administration and dosage administered.

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 677 (S.B. 1857), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.