S-4.2, r. 5 - Regulation respecting the conditions for obtaining a certificate of compliance for a private seniors’ residence

Section 21 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

21. The operator must encourage self-administration.

If a resident self-administers medication but chooses to use the distribution service, the operator must respect the following rules:

(1)  a person in charge must be designated to supervise the distribution of medication;

(2)  medication in the name of each resident must be stored under lock and key, in a cupboard reserved for that purpose or, if required, in a refrigerated area; and

(3)  the person distributing medication must ensure that the person to whom the medication is distributed is the person to whom the medication is intended.

O.C. 1168-2006, s. 21.