# IDAPA 16.03.19.401: Section 401. Self-Administration Of Medication

> Idaho · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_03_19_401

## Section

- **Citation:** IDAPA 16.03.19.401
- **Heading:** Section 401. Self-Administration Of Medication
- **Jurisdiction:** Idaho
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Idaho Administrative Code / IDAPA 16 (Health and Welfare, Department of) / Chapter 16.03.19 / Section 401

## Text

Prior to giving the resident responsibility for administering medications without assistance, the provider must ensur e the following: (3-28-23) 01. Approval. The provider has obtained written approval from the resident’s healthcare professiona l stating that the resident is capable of safe self-administration; otherwise, staff will comply with Section 402 of thes e rules. (3-28-23) 02. Evaluation. The resident’s record includes documentation that the resident’s healthcar e professional has evaluated the resident’s ability to safely self-administer medication. The evaluation must includ e verification of the following: (3-28-23) a. The resident understands the purpose of each medication; (3-28-23) b. The resident is oriented to time and place and knows the appropriate dosage and times to take th e medication; (3-28-23) c. The resident understands the expected effects, adverse reactions, or side effects, and knows wha t actions to take in case of an emergency; and (3-28-23) d. The resident can take the medication without assistance or reminders from staff. (3-28-23) 03. Change in Condition. Should the condition of the resident change such that it brings into questio n the resident’s ability to safely continue self-administration of medications, the provider will arrange for a reevaluatio n of the resident to self-administer under Subsection 401.02 of this rule. Until the resident's healthcare professiona l provides written approval for the resident to resume self-administration, staff will comply with Section 402 of thes e rules. (3-28-23) 04. Safeguarding Medication. The provider must ensure that the medications of a resident who self- administers are safeguarded, including providing a lockable storage cabinet or drawer to the resident under Sectio n 175 of these rules. The resident is allowed to maintain personal medications under the resident’s own control an d possession. (3-28-23)

## Nearby sections

- [IDAPA 16.03.19.000 Section 000. Legal Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_03_19_000.md)
- [IDAPA 16.03.19.001 Section 001. Scope And Exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_03_19_001.md)
- [IDAPA 16.03.19.002 Section 002. Incorporation By Reference](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_03_19_002.md)
- [IDAPA 16.03.19.009 Section 009. Criminal History And Background Check Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_03_19_009.md)
- [IDAPA 16.03.19.010 Section 010. Definitions And Abbreviations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_03_19_010.md)
- [IDAPA 16.03.19.100 Section 100. Certification Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_03_19_100.md)
- [IDAPA 16.03.19.101 Section 101. Application For Certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_03_19_101.md)
- [IDAPA 16.03.19.102 Section 102. Termination Of Application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_03_19_102.md)
- [IDAPA 16.03.19.109 Section 109. Application And Certification Fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_03_19_109.md)
- [IDAPA 16.03.19.110 Section 110. Issuance Of Certificate](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_03_19_110.md)
- [IDAPA 16.03.19.111 Section 111. Renewal Of Certificate](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_03_19_111.md)
- [IDAPA 16.03.19.112 Section 112. Denial Of Application For Certificate](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_03_19_112.md)
- [IDAPA 16.03.19.113 Section 113. Operating Without A Certificate](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_03_19_113.md)
- [IDAPA 16.03.19.114 Section 114. Voluntary Closure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_03_19_114.md)

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