Policy Manual sample

MDT Home Health Care Agency, Inc. NARCOTICS POLICY 1. A nurse may accept a verbal order for narcotics from a physician. It MUST be confirmed by a written order within 48 to 72 hours. To continue administration of narcotics, orders must be renewed on a monthly basis. 2. A written order from the physician is required before a R.N. can teach the administration of narcotics to family members. Patients will not be taught to self-administer narcotics. 2. Family members of clients receiving narcotics shall maintain a record of the doses and times of administration. 3. The client’s vital signs shall be checked before administering narcotics. 4. All narcotics are the personal property of the client. Upon discharge from the Agency, the client and/or the client's family will either dispose of the remaining medication or the R.N. will dispose of the medication. Then, the Medication Sheet will be signed by the client and/or family. Home Health Agency - - Skilled Professional Services D-54