NRS 63.187: Adoption of certain policies relating to medical care and medications for children; employees to receive copy of policy.

1. The superintendent of a facility shall adopt a policy concerning the manner in which to:

(a) Document the orders of the treating physician of a child;

(b) Administer medication to a child;

(c) Store, handle and dispose of medication;

(d) Document the administration of medication and any errors in the administration of medication;

(e) Minimize errors in the administration of medication; and

(f) Address errors in the administration of medication.

2. The superintendent shall ensure that each employee of the facility who will administer medication to a child at the facility receives a copy of and understands the policy adopted pursuant to subsection 1.