Self-administration of medication by program participants. A program participant may self-administer medication provided that: (1) The program participant has been assessed by a registered nurse to have the ability to self-administer medication; (2) The self-administration of medication is monitored; and (3) The program participant’s self-administration skills include, but are not limited to, orientation to time, knowledge of quantities and proper storage, and understanding of possible medication reactions. (Sept. 26, 1995, D.C. Law 11-52, § 601(b), 42 DCR 3684.) Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 21-1202.
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