TX HHS Form 8574. Administration of Medications by Unlicensed Personnel

The TX HHS Form 8574, "Administration of Medications by Unlicensed Personnel," is a crucial tool for ensuring the safe administration of medications in various settings. This form helps solve the problem of identifying unlicensed personnel who are authorized to administer medications under specific conditions. The form is typically used in situations where foster care or companion care (FC/CC) providers need to demonstrate their competency and exemption from Board of Nursing (BON) requirements.

The form requires key information, including the employee's signature, date, and demonstration of competency. It also specifies the types of medications that can be administered, such as oral, topical, and metered dose inhaler medications, under stable or predictable conditions only. The form serves as a verification tool for FC/CC providers to ensure they are meeting the necessary requirements and responsibilities.

To use this form effectively, FC/CC providers should follow these key guidelines:

• Only authorized unlicensed personnel can administer medications under specific conditions.
• Medications must be oral, topical, or metered dose inhaler types, administered under stable or predictable conditions only.
• FC/CC providers must demonstrate competency and exemption from BON requirements.