R501-15-11. Hazardous Chemicals and Materials

1. A therapeutic school shall place all hazardous chemicals and materials, including but not limited to poisonous substances, explosive or flammable substances, laundry detergent and cleaning supplies, in locked storage when not in active use.

a. a client shall have no access to any hazardous chemicals or materials unless the client is directly supervised by staff.

2. A therapeutic school shall place all medications in locked storage when not in active use.

a. Non-prescription medications shall be stored in their original manufacturer's packaging together with manufacturer's directions and warnings.

b. Prescription medications shall be stored in their original pharmacy packaging together with the pharmacy label, directions and warnings.

3. A therapeutic school supervisor or supervisor designee shall:

a. administer or oversee the self-administration of prescription medications only as prescribed by a licensed physician;

b. administer or oversee the self-administration of non-prescription medications only as directed by the manufacturer;

c. observe the client consume any medication;

d. maintain an individual client medication log, which shall include the medication, time and dosage dispensed, and the effects of the medication.

4. Each client medication log shall be maintained together with the medication in locked storage while the client is actively enrolled in the therapeutic school, and transferred to the client's file when the client leaves the therapeutic school.

5. Unused medications shall be destroyed by two staff; and the destruction shall be documented.