This Act, named the Share the Care Act, permits an individual employed by a personal assistance services agency to administer medications to an adult individual who resides in the individual’s own home if a responsible caregiver does the following:
1. Authorizes the direct care worker to do so.
2. Prepackages the medication by date and time.
3. Provides written instructions regarding the administration procedure.
4. Enters into an agreement with a personal assistance services agency governing the administration of the medication by the direct care worker.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 24.1921