WAC 388-76-10465   Medication--Altering--Requirements.  (1) For the purposes of this section "altering a medication" means the alteration of prescribed or over the counter medications and includes, but is not limited to crushing tablets, cutting tablets in half; opening capsules and mixing powdered medications with food or liquids.

     (2) The adult family home must consult with the practitioner or pharmacist before altering a medication and if the practitioner or pharmacist agrees with altering a medication, record the:

     (a) Time;

     (b) Date; and

     (c) Name of the person who provided the consultation.

     (3) The home must ensure the resident is aware that a medication is:

     (a) Altered; and/or

     (b) Put in the resident's food or drink.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.128.040 and chapters 70.128 and 74.34 RCW. 07-21-080, § 388-76-10465, filed 10/16/07, effective 1/1/08.]