4723-27-12 Pilot program application.

(A) Nursing homes and residential care facilities that seek to participate in the medication aide pilot program shall submit an application to the board, on a form provided by the board, that includes but is not limited to, the following information:

(1) The name, address, and telephone number for the nursing home or residential care facility where the certified medication aides will administer prescription medications;

(2) If the nursing home or residential care facility is operated for profit, a statement of ownership and contact information for the owner or the owner’s representative;

(3) If the nursing home or residential care facility is a not-for-profit, information regarding membership of the governing board and contact information for a representative of the governing board;

(4) The name, address, and telephone number of the licensed nursing home administrator if the applicant is a nursing home, or the residential care facility administrator if the applicant is a residential care facility;

(5) The name, address, and telephone number of the registered nurse who is responsible for oversight of nursing care in the nursing home or residential care facility;

(6) The licensed capacity of the nursing home or residential care facility, its average annual census, any special populations it serves, and the general acuity level of its residents;

(7) In accordance with division (C)(2) of section 4723.63 of the Revised Code, a copy of the most recent annual survey or inspection of the nursing home or residential care facility conducted by the department of health;

(8) The estimated number of certified medication aides who will be authorized to administer prescription medications in the nursing home or residential care facility, and the estimated number of residents for whom each certified medication aide is expected to have medication administration responsibilities;

(B) In addition to the information set forth in paragraph (A) of this rule, a nursing home or residential care facility that submits an application to participate in the medication aide pilot program shall include with the application a plan to utilize certified medication aides in a manner that assures that the rights of residents are preserved, and human dignity is protected. Such plan shall include but need not be limited to:

(1) Providing written notice that the nursing home or residential care facility will be participating in the medication aide pilot program and intends to utilize certified medication aides to administer prescription medications to residents of the nursing home or residential care facility;

(2) Making available to residents information regarding the following:

(a) The education and training necessary to qualify an individual to receive a medication aide certificate from the board of nursing;

(b) The types of prescription medications that can be administered by a certified medication aide;

(c) The manner in which a nurse delegates the administration of medications to a certified medication aide who is administering prescription medications;

(d) The right of the resident to refuse to have prescription medications administered by a certified medication aide without fear of reprisals by the nursing home or residential care facility.

(3) Obtaining written informed consent from each resident for the administration of prescription medications by a certified medication aide during the pilot program.

(C) Nursing homes and residential care facilities submitting applications for participation in the medication aide pilot program shall include an attestation signed by an individual authorized to sign contracts or other legal documents on behalf of the nursing home or residential care facility that includes the following:

(1) Consent by the applicant to site visits, whether announced or unannounced, by representatives of the board which may include review of resident records; and

(2) Agreement to comply with all requirements of the medication aide pilot program as set forth in sections 4723.61 to 4723.69 of the Revised Code and this chapter.

Effective: 02/01/2008

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 05/01/2011

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 4723.69

Rule Amplifies: 4723.61 to 4723.69

Prior Effective Dates: 2/1/06 (Emer.), 5/1/06