MEDICATION POLICY  

All prescriptions & over-the-counter medication must be turned over to the House Manager upon admission into the Home.   

Narcotics are not allowed in this Home. 

1.          All medications will be self-administered unless given by a physician or registered nurse.  

2.  All medication will be logged & stored in a locked box in the Director’s Office. 

3.  In order to ensure the safety of client & staff, all medication taken will be documented by clients and/or staff (see medication record sheet). 

4.  All expenses for medication will be the responsibility of the client/resident. Staff will help in finding resources for funding of medication & medical expenses, if possible.   

5.  All medication taken must be witnessed by staff. 

6. No alteration of medication will be made unless directly ordered by the physician or prescribed as PRN.  

7.  If you go to the ER for any reason, you must tell the staff there of your situation and refuse Narcotic Medication if they want to administer it to you.