West Virginia Code
Article 5AA. Medication Administration by Unlicensed Personnel in Nursing Homes
§16-5AA-5. Eligibility Requirements of Nursing Home Staff

In order to administer medication, an approved medication assistive personnel (AMAP) shall:
(1) Determine the medication to be administered is in its original container in which it was dispensed by a pharmacist or the physician;
(2) Make a written record of assistance of medication with regard to each medication administered, including the time, route, and amount taken;
(3) Display the title Approved Medication Assistive Personnel; and
(4) Comply with the legislative rules promulgated by the authorizing agency pursuant to 29A-3-1 et seq of this code relating to the provisions of this article, which shall address, at a minimum, the supervision provided by the registered professional nurse to the AMAP.

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