NRS 62B.240 Adoption of certain policies relating to medical care and medications for children; employees to receive copy of policy.
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NRS 62B.240 Adoption of certain policies relating to medical care and medications for children; employees to receive copy of policy.
1. A public or private institution or agency to which a juvenile court commits a child, including, without limitation, a facility for the detention of children, 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. Such an institution or agency shall ensure that each employee of the institution or agency who will administer medication to a child at the institution or agency receives a copy of and understands the policy adopted pursuant to subsection 1.