Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
Title 2. HEALTH |
Subtitle G. LICENSES |
Chapter 142. HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES |
Subchapter B. PERMITS TO ADMINISTER MEDICATION |
Sec. 142.021. ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION
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A person may not administer medication to a client of a home and community support services agency unless the person:
(1) holds a license under state law that authorizes the person to administer medication;
(2) holds a permit issued under Section 142.025 and acts under the delegated authority of a person who holds a license under state law that authorizes the person to administer medication;
(3) administers a medication to a client of a home and community support service agency in accordance with rules of the Texas Board of Nursing that permit delegation of the administration of medication to a person not holding a permit under Section 142.025; or
(4) administers noninjectable medication under circumstances authorized by the memorandum of understanding adopted under Section 142.016.