Section 388-76-10465 - Medication - Altering - Requirements(1) For the purposes of this section "altering a medication" means the alteration of prescribed or over the counter medications and includes, but is not limited to crushing tablets, cutting tablets in half; opening capsules and mixing powdered medications with food or liquids.(2) The adult family home must consult with the practitioner or pharmacist before altering a medication and if the practitioner or pharmacist agrees with altering a medication, record the: (c) Name of the person who provided the consultation.(3) The home must ensure the resident is aware that a medication is: (b) Put in the resident's food or drink.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-76-10465
Statutory Authority: RCW 70.128.040 and chapters 70.128 and 74.34 RCW. 07-21-080, § 388-76-10465, filed 10/16/07, effective 1/1/08.