SB 27 Summary

• Allows direct care workers employed by personal assistance services agencies to administer prescription and nonprescription medications to adults in their own residences with authorization from a responsible caregiver.

• Requires responsible caregivers to prepackage medications by date and time with written instructions and enter into an agreement with a personal assistance services agency confirming the medication and administration process are safe and appropriate.

• Prohibits direct care workers from administering medications by injection, intravenous therapy, rectally, vaginally, through catheters, or through feeding tubes, and excludes Schedule II and IV controlled substances.

• Requires direct care workers to complete an approved medication administration training program and document all medications administered to the personal assistance services agency for inspection by the Department of Health and Social Services.

• Provides liability protections for personal assistance services agencies except in cases of negligence and establishes a defense against inadequate training claims if workers followed provided instructions.