Regulates medication administration in certain residential facilities.
S4700 requires that medication administered in day programs or community-based residential facilities (like group homes and supervised apartments for individuals with developmental disabilities) must be given by a nurse or a certified medication aide working under a nurse's direct supervision. It mandates that parents or legal guardians provide specific medical documentation detailing medication instructions and dosages to the facility's chief nurse for any resident needing such medication management - both at admission and whenever medication changes occur. The bill defines key terms like "community-based residential program" and "day program" to clarify which facilities and services are covered. These requirements apply directly to residential facilities, their staff, and guardians of residents requiring medication assistance.
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Oct 2025
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Introduced Oct 20, 2025
Last action Oct 20, 2025
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Declan O'Scanlon
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